Abstract

Concept of academic art education being advocated until 20.th century began to change with Bauhaus, under political and economic conditions of the period, founded in the city of Weimar in Germany. Bauhaus beginning its education life with an innovative approach in contrast to traditional schools advocating academism deeply influenced the century in which it was founded and following periods. The solution that Bauhaus offered to problematic of how to educate the modern human of 20.th century beginning after Industrial Revolution and the belief that this school would solve the today’s design problems with a multidisciplinary approach are among the reasons that this ephemeral school influenced the world this much. Bauhaus bringing together the people engaged in craft and art within master-apprentice relationship under same roof, also laid the foundation of today’s school system. The school was examined in situ by educators sent from our country and positioned as basis model for today’s educational institutions as well as inspiring school structures all around the world with its different education system undertaken as a duty. The innovations brought by the school to visual design philosophy are quite important in terms of interpreting today. Main axis of the declaration is comprised by examining the design philosophy of Bauhaus through examples. Furthermore, the innovations will be included in the section of conclusion under articles. The method of the research was determined as; literature review and graphic design study.

Key Words: Bauhaus, art education, craft, multidisciplinary, education