BauhausAnsatz
BauhausAnsatz refers to the design and architectural approach associated with the Bauhaus movement, emphasizing the integration of art, craft, and technology, with a focus on functionality, simplicity, and the potential of mass production. The term Ansatz means starting point or approach, indicating a method rather than a finished style.
The Bauhaus originated in 1919 in Weimar with Walter Gropius. It sought to bridge artisanal craft and
Core principles include form follows function, the elimination of unnecessary ornament, geometric simplification, and the use
Influence and legacy: the Bauhaus informed modernist architecture and design worldwide, shaping architectural rationalism, furniture design,
Criticisms include perceived elitism and a focus on efficiency that some argue neglected cultural specificity. Today,