Design and Form: The Basic Course at the Bauhaus

Design and Form: The Basic Course at the Bauhaus coverDesign and Form: The Basic Course at the Bauhaus
by Johannes Itten

The Bauhaus School focused on bringing design to the people, reducing everyday things to their simplest, most functional forms. It encompassed many different types of art, of which graphic design was just a part, from architecture to industrial design. The lasting effects of the schools ideals and principles can still be seen today. This is as basic as it gets, useful and informative for anyone starting out.

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