Bauhaus
[ˈbaʊˌhaʊs (English) / bauˈhaʊs (Portuguese)]
nounmasculine
Bauhaus
1. A German art school and design movement founded in 1919 that combined crafts and fine arts, emphasizing functional design and the integration of art, craft, and technology
The Bauhaus movement revolutionized modern design and architecture in the 20th century.
O movimento Bauhaus revolucionou o design moderno e a arquitetura do século XX.
2. The architectural and design style characterized by minimalism, geometric forms, and the principle that form follows function
The building's clean lines and minimalist aesthetic reflect Bauhaus principles.
As linhas limpas e a estética minimalista do edifício refletem os princípios do Bauhaus.
3. The school itself, which operated in Germany from 1919 to 1933 under the direction of Walter Gropius
Many famous artists studied at the Bauhaus in Weimar and Berlin.
Muitos artistas famosos estudaram na Bauhaus em Weimar e Berlim.
Bauhaus is a foundational concept in modern design and architecture, recognized internationally. In Brazil, Bauhaus principles significantly influenced the Brazilian modernist movement, particularly in architecture and industrial design. The term is used identically in both Portuguese and English, as it's a proper historical noun. In academic and professional design circles in both countries, Bauhaus represents a pivotal moment when art, craft, and technology merged to create functional, elegant design solutions.
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