This exhibition offers an in-depth look at two pivotal German design institutions from the interwar period: the Bauhaus and Burg Giebichenstein. It illuminates their contrasting yet equally significant contributions to design history, art education, and manufacturing techniques. Visitors can explore a curated selection of artifacts, including furniture, books, and lamps, showcasing their distinct pedagogical philosophies.
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This exhibition explores two influential interwar German design schools: the Bauhaus and Burg Giebichenstein. It highlights their pioneering co-creative educational models and their distinct approaches to design, art, and industrial production, showcasing a variety of material testimonies from the museum's collection.
The Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas presents 'Bauhaus y Burg Giebichenstein: la educación como modelo,' a temporary exhibition delving into the pedagogical and aesthetic contributions of two key design schools from interwar Germany. The exhibition contrasts the Bauhaus's focus on art-technology unity and industrial production with Burg Giebichenstein's emphasis on unique works and smaller series, while both schools aimed to innovate design education. Visitors can explore a rich collection of material evidence, including furniture, books, photographs, collages, and lamps, all drawn from the museum's permanent collection. This display offers insights into the history of design, tracing the development of new educational models and their impact on the discipline through the lens of these two seminal institutions.
Entry to the exhibition is free. The museum is open Tuesday to Saturday from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, and Sundays and holidays from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
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