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

Editor: Here we see Klaus Hertig's photograph of the Bauhaus Building in Dessau, taken between 1925 and 1926. It's so stark, almost a challenge to conventional aesthetics. What statements do you think this piece is making? Curator: The Bauhaus was radical. Its architecture embodied a socialist vision: functional, affordable, accessible. Consider how it challenged the elite's ornamental architecture, aiming instead for social equity through design. Editor: So it was about more than just aesthetics? Curator: Absolutely. It aimed to dismantle class distinctions through design, promoting equality and accessibility. Editor: It’s amazing how a building can represent such powerful ideas. Curator: Indeed. It serves as a potent reminder of design's potential as a tool for social change.