Bauhaus Furniture, Design, Architecture & People

Wassily Kandinsky’s Zeichenreihen

admin — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:31:59 +0000

Zeichenreihen (Rows of Signs) is probably the best example of this theory. It proclaims Kandinsky’s almost mystical role in creating a language of 20th century art. His arrangement of hieroglyphic symbols and ciphers is almost alphabetic. The picture seems like a code to a secret world known only to its painter.

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Wassily Kandinsky’s Improvisation 9

admin — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:27:51 +0000

The dominating elements of the painting are two steeply rising mountains, whose summits are a rider on a white horse and a church, facing one another. Dimly visible on the left is a group of indistinct figures a crowd of people incorporated into the landscape. A giant figure on the right is also immersed into the landscape forming a luminescent symphony of colors. The interaction between the magical world of images and the overall color combinations formed…

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Wassily Kandinsky’s Improvisation 31 (Sea Battle)

admin — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:23:09 +0000

The amorphous shapes and colorful strokes of paint in this painting have that abstract appearance, but they form some recognizable pictures which the artist created to portrait his, often biblical, subject matter.

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Wassily Kandinsky’s Composition VIII

admin — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:22:42 +0000

Kandinsky’s transition into abstraction is triggered by his spirituality, but in this period also influenced by the ideas of the Bauhaus community: how to link the imaginary and real and apply abstractly designed solutions to real-world problems. The book he wrote after “Concerning the Spiritual in Art” shows the vast inspiration in his schools work even in its title: “From Point to Line to Plane”. The artist began combining emotional with the mechanical, the intuitive with the rational…

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Wassily Kandinsky’s Composition VII

admin — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:18:10 +0000

This artwork of monumental proportions is an entirely abstract work, with enormous thematic complexity. Kandinsky executed over 30 studies for this painting in various mediums, such as oil sketches, ink drawings and watercolors; most of these studies are about the compositional structure, while others are basically paintings on…

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Folding Table by Gustav Hassenpflug

admin — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 17:39:22 +0000

Another great design that came out of the Bauhaus, the Folding Table by Gustav Hassenpflug.

This is a design that is often imitated even today, nearly 80 years after the original was designed in 1928. It’s proof that good design and good ideas never get old or outdated. The Bauhaus workshops produced much of what we still consider modern today, even after almost a century.

This folding table is made of wood and when fully closed is only 9cm wide (that’s less than 4 inches). Fine craftsmanship and world class design made the Bauhaus famous.

Details, details…

admin — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:42:48 +0000

It’s all about details… good design that is. Let’s face it, the big stuff is easy to take care of. Things like floors, wall color and to an extent furniture are easy to get out of the way… but it’s the little things that most people don’t notice (like door furniture, moldings, plugs, etc.) that can make the difference.

It’s those details that can really make the difference between a good interior and a fantastic one. If you’re going for a particular style or period, it’s important to get the details right or all of the other work and money you invest won’t go as far as you hoped.

Barcelona Chair : Revisited

admin — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:32:33 +0000

I know I’ve written about the Barcelona chair before but considering it’s status and recent offers from various retailers I think it’s worth another mention.

As most people know, the Barcelona chair was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for his Pavilion at the International exhibition in Barcelona Spain. The chair was designed as seating for the King ans Queen while the stool was to serve as seating for the attendants.

For decades the Barcelona chair has been well out of reach of ordinary people and difficult to find/order even for those who had the money, but that has all changed. Today more than ever the Barcelona chair is attainable, still pricey but well worth the money.

Reproductions can be had for under $1000 USD but they can often leave you disappointed or even upset… and when you factor in buying/shipping and looking at a cheap knockoff, hardly worth the money. However, a REAL Barcelona chair will cost more up front but you will be rewarded with the beauty, quality, comfort and value of an original.

It’s never been easier or more affordable to own this design classic. Knoll, the license holder and manufacturer of Van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair makes this classic available through a wide network of distributors.

DWR is one of the more reputable online retailers of fine design classics and a great place to start furniture shopping.

The Barcelona chair is available in a variety of colors and leather grades to suit your taste, décor and budget.

Not just for Chefs

admin — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 14:38:55 +0000

Food is just as much a part of living the good life as anything else in your home or life. When you eat good you feel good, and that really shows. Too many people think that cooking is beyond them and best left to Chefs. This isn’t always the case, cooking isn’t as difficult as you might think.

Not only is it good for you but it’s also an excuse to call people over for dinner parties and show off your skills, and your stylish furniture. With so many great cookbooks and websites there’s no reason why you too can’t cook up a meal to rival that of your favorite local restaurant.

Gibbs College

admin — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 07:43:14 +0000

Just because you can’t attend at the classic Bauhaus doesn’t mean that you have to give up your dreams for higher education or a specialized career. Gibbs College (Boston) http://www.gibbsboston.edu offers you the chance to improve yourself and advance your career.

With degree programs in Business/Office Administration, Accounting, Computers, Visual Communications, Graphic Arts and more, you don’t have to settle for anything less than what you really love. And because Gibbs College is in Boston you’ll be able to enjoy one of America’s greatest cities.