It produced everything from furniture and household objects to typography and buildings.
A century later, the influence of Bauhaus lives onaround the world.
The Nazis branded the Bauhaus under the umbrella of degenerative art, calling its progressive ideas and internationalism un-German.
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But Bauhaus wasnt defeated by the Nazis.
Painter, photographer and Bauhaus instructorLaszlo Moholy-Nagymoved to Chicago in 1937 where he founded the New Bauhaus.
Key Elements of Bauhaus Architecture
Not all Bauhaus buildings look alike.
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They can be angular and linear or feature curved balconies and round corners.
The largest concentration of Bauhaus-style buildings in the world is in Israel.
Bauhaus architecture and design principles still influence the shape and look of everyday objects.
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For example,Steve Jobsopenly discussed the influence of Bauhaus simplicity on the aesthetic of Apple products.
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