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Book Review: From Bauhaus To Our House

Astral Codex Ten Podcast

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The Bauhaus Paradox: Ideals vs. Reality

This chapter explores the rise of the Bauhaus movement as a reaction against bourgeois society and capitalism, emphasizing a return to functional art and architecture. It critiques the disconnect between architect ideals and the actual needs of the workers for whom they designed, highlighting discomfort with modernist styles. The chapter also examines how the adoption of modernist architecture by affluent patrons often contrasts with the lived experiences of everyday people.

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