Bauhaus unified art, craft, and technology under the principle that form follows function
Bauhaus (typeface)
Bauhaus unified art, craft, and technology under the principle that form follows function
The Bauhaus aesthetic overall was based on Herbert Bayer's 1925 experimental Universal typeface. This typeface exemplified the Bauhaus principle of unifying art, craft, and technology under the principle that form follows function.
Example
A concrete worked example is the Bauhaus Universal typeface, which combines geometric, sans-serif letterforms to create a unified design aesthetic.
Remember this
Understanding the Bauhaus principle of unifying art, craft, and technology under the principle that form follows function is crucial for appreciating their impact on modern design.
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