Bauhaus Building, Dessau, 1925-1926: Main entrance on opening day, 4 December 1926 after 1926

Curator: This photograph captures the opening of the Bauhaus Building in Dessau, taken on December 4, 1926. The photographer is listed as Photothek. Editor: It's like a stage set! Everyone’s a bit player in this drama of angles and light. The building feels almost… expectant. Curator: Note the composition's emphasis on horizontality, offset by the strong verticality of the glass curtain wall. The interplay of light and shadow articulates the building’s form. Editor: Totally! The bare ground against that pristine architecture creates such a cool tension. Curator: The photograph captures a pivotal moment in architectural history, showcasing the Bauhaus's radical approach to design. Editor: Definitely a new chapter. You can almost smell the fresh paint and feel the nervous excitement of a new beginning. Curator: Indeed. A fascinating intersection of form, function, and historical context. Editor: Absolutely, I feel like I just witnessed a historical moment. Thanks for that.