Gertrud Herold Seated on the Bauhaus Terrace, Dessau 1929

Editor: This photograph captures Gertrud Herold seated on the Bauhaus terrace in Dessau, taken by Leo Baron. It has a calm, almost staged quality. What stands out to you? Curator: It's interesting to consider the Bauhaus not just as a school of design, but as a social experiment. How did everyday life, like a simple coffee break, become intertwined with its public image? Baron's photograph presents a carefully constructed narrative of modern living. What do you think this image was trying to communicate? Editor: Perhaps it was promoting a lifestyle, one that was clean, modern, and connected to the movement’s ideals? Curator: Precisely! The Bauhaus sought to reshape society through its design principles. This image highlights that ambition, blurring the lines between private life and public presentation. It speaks volumes about the power of visual culture. Editor: That’s given me a new perspective on how the Bauhaus presented itself to the world. Thanks! Curator: My pleasure. It's a good reminder that art is rarely just about aesthetics, but also about the messages it conveys.