Villa, 1932-1933: Elevation 1932 - 1933

Curator: This is Hanns Dustmann's "Villa, 1932-1933: Elevation," a drawing held here at the Harvard Art Museums. Editor: It feels so serene, almost dreamlike, even though it's just a technical drawing of a building. The simplicity is striking. Curator: Precisely. Note the emphasis on horizontal lines, the careful balance between structure and surrounding nature, and the implied movement of light across the facade. Dustmann's understanding of modernist principles is clear. Editor: I wonder if the starkness is intentional, stripping away any unnecessary detail to focus on the essence of the architectural form. It's like a minimalist poem about space and light. Curator: One could argue that the drawing anticipates post-structuralist thought, challenging conventional notions of architectural representation by highlighting the interplay of form and function. Editor: I just find it incredibly calming. I'd love to live there and find out.