Bauhaus Building, Dessau, 1925-1926: View from southwest 1926 - 1927

Curator: This photograph by Klaus Hertig captures the Bauhaus Building in Dessau, circa 1926, seen from the southwest. Editor: Stark. The geometric forms and grayscale tones create a rather austere impression. Curator: The Bauhaus was founded on the unity of art, craft, and technology. We can see the ideals of mass production, standardization and functionalism being applied to architecture. Editor: Absolutely. The facade itself is an argument—a clear visual language prioritizing function and efficiency. The lettering, the flat roof—it’s all so deliberate. Curator: Precisely. It reflects a shift towards rational design and an understanding of social needs. The building serves as a vessel for the synthesis of art and craft. Editor: A temple to a new kind of artistic production. I find it so compelling, the composition is deceptively simple but powerful. Curator: Its legacy continues to inspire critical thinking about design and its impact on society, even today. Editor: Indeed, a truly iconic structure that embodies and reflects a radical movement.