Bauhaus Dream-house
Modernity and Globalization
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:16th Apr '10
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This study critically examines the global influence of Bauhaus architectural education and its implications for social theory, culture, and design.
This original study explores the intersection of critical social theory and architectural education, specifically focusing on the ideas stemming from the Bauhaus. It traces the global influence of these concepts, revealing how they have shaped architectural and design education across various cultures and regions. The book delves into the historical context of the Bauhaus, which emerged in post-World War I Germany, and examines how its principles were disseminated to institutions like Harvard, Chicago, and the IIT.
In addition to its historical analysis, the text critically assesses the broader social, cultural, and spatial ramifications of the Bauhaus movement. It highlights the erasure of class, race, gender, and culture that often accompanied the modernization of design, prompting readers to consider the implications of these developments. The book is not only relevant for those in architectural and design education but also serves as an essential resource for educators and students in German art and cultural history.
Bauhaus Dream-house aims to engage a diverse audience, including architects worldwide who remain captivated by the Bauhaus legacy. By providing a comprehensive examination of the movement's impact and its ongoing relevance, this study encourages reflection on the foundational ideas that continue to influence contemporary architectural thought and practice.
'At the same time as filling out the general knowledge gleaned from the corpus of texts on the Bauhaus that preceded it Bauhaus Dream-House is a dramatic reminder that the fourteen year troubled existence of this school generated ideas that were powerful enough to maintain their relevance on a global stage' – International Journal of Education through Art
'...this book can appeal to an extensive readership not only in the field of visual arts education but also in history, pedagogy and even business. Anyone who is curious about the phenomenon of the Bauhaus will also find this book fascinating.'– Leonardo
'Engaging and erudite' – Planning Perspectives
'Bauhaus Dream-House effectively challenges the reader to re-examine not only the conventional narratives of the Bauhaus and its role in the development of modernism, but also its out-sized influence as a pedagogical model...Indeed, this book is particularly valuable for those teaching in schools of art, architecture, and design, as many of these institutions still aim to replicate, to varying degrees, the Bauhaus system.' – Design Issues
‘The book is thoroughly researched, sometimes provocative and often fascinating, and its strength lies in Ruedi Ray’s identification of this misappropriation worldwide, in locations as far-flung as Turkey and Brazil. The sections on the USSR and the 1938 MOMA exhibition are outstanding. Her research into the Bauhaus firm, the GmbH, is a fresh insight into the financial workings of the institution and the pressure it was under.’ – Melissa Trimingham, Journal of Theatre Research Review, University of Kent, UK
"The strength of this book is its radical departure from the assumptions that have governed most earlier literature on this subject... Ray's book offers compelling evidence of a welcome shift in the writing of history of the Bauhaus, and indeed of modern architecture and design in general."- Kathleen James-Chakraborty, The Society of Architectural Historians
"... Ruedi Ray contributes to the existing scholarship on the Bauhaus's pedagogy by engaging with theory and using unconventional tools to provide new interpretations of some of its aspects that would have remained hidden if analysed only through the traditional instruments of historical research." - Daniela N. Prina, Journal of Design History, Vol. 25, No. 2
'At the same time as filling out the general knowledge gleaned from the corpus of texts on the Bauhaus that preceded it Bauhaus Dream-House is a dramatic reminder that the fourteen year troubled existence of this school genereated ideas that were powerful enough to maintain their relevance on a global stage' – International Journal of Education through Art
ISBN: 9780415475822
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 440g
228 pages