Gertrud Herold on Bauhaus Roof, Dessau 1929

Editor: This is a photograph titled "Gertrud Herold on Bauhaus Roof, Dessau" by Leo Baron. There’s no date associated with it. The woman looks so relaxed up there. What do you think it tells us about the Bauhaus? Curator: It captures a moment of leisure within a highly structured environment. The Bauhaus was not just about design; it fostered a community. How does this image challenge or reinforce the Bauhaus’s public image of functionalism? Editor: I guess it shows the human side, a contrast to the stark designs. They’re not just robots making things. Curator: Precisely! And consider how the photograph itself, a relatively new medium, contributed to shaping the Bauhaus image and legacy. Editor: I see, it’s not just about the subject of the photo, but how the photo itself played a role in building the Bauhaus reputation. Thanks! Curator: Indeed. It offers a glimpse into the complex interplay between art, life, and the making of an institution's identity.