Bierbaum: Pan im Busch: ein Tanzspiel 1900

Curator: This is the cover of "Bierbaum: Pan im Busch: ein Tanzspiel," designed by Peter Behrens. Editor: It has a very calming effect. It reminds me of ancient urns and ordered gardens, perfect for a forest dance, perhaps a bit haunted? Curator: The cover features a repeating pattern of stylized urns, foliage, and geometric shapes in muted greens and browns. The symmetry is striking. Editor: It's funny, it feels so modern, but those urns root it in something ancient and a bit… serious? Curator: Behrens was exploring how design could elevate everyday objects, combining classical motifs with modern sensibilities. Editor: So, it's not just a pretty pattern. There's a philosophy hiding beneath the surface, like the music of pan. Curator: Exactly! It asks us to consider how form and function, past and present, can waltz together. Editor: It definitely gives you a lot to think about, especially for something that’s just meant to cover a book.