Bauhaus

This BBC podcast episode of "In Our Time" discusses the history, impact, and legacy of the Bauhaus school of design. Host Robert Douglas-Fairhurst leads a discussion with Robin Schuldenfrei, Alan Powers, and Michael White, who explore the school's founding in Weimar, its core principles of uniting art and craft, the influence of figures like Walter Gropius, and the reasons for its closure under pressure from the Nazi regime. The conversation covers the Bauhaus's distinctive style, its impact on architecture and design, the role of women, its complex relationship with commercial success, and its eventual spread and influence across the globe, including its revival during the Cold War and its modern-day relevance. The panel also discusses the challenges to the Bauhaus's legacy and the ongoing debates about its true impact and meaning.