Main Points Summary

• Founding: Walter Gropius founded the Bauhaus in Weimar in 1919.
• Philosophy: The core design rule was "Form Follows Function" and unifying art with craftsmanship.
• Closing: Pressure from the Nazi regime forced the school to close in 1933.
• Icons: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed the Barcelona Pavilion and led the move to Berlin.
• Legacy: Members immigrated globally, spreading the International Style (Glass, Steel, Concrete).