Wallpaper sample removed from BR49.467 c. 20th century

Editor: Here we have a wallpaper sample, created by the Bauhaus Wall-painting Workshop. At first glance, it seems so simple, almost meditative with its pale colour and the subtle pattern. What do you see in this seemingly minimalist design? Curator: It's deceptively simple. The Bauhaus sought to unify art and craft, aiming to make good design accessible. Consider the imagery: the horizontal lines, perhaps representative of horizons, evoking a sense of calm, or of expansion? What feelings does this evoke in you? Editor: I suppose that I find it to be soothing. But I had not connected it to anything beyond being a neutral background. Curator: Exactly! This seemingly neutral backdrop carries cultural weight. Wallpaper isn't just decoration; it's a deliberate construction of an environment, influencing our psychological experience of space, suggesting a new vision of interior life and a break from historicism. Editor: That's amazing. I hadn't considered how much thought went into even a simple wallpaper design. Curator: Indeed. It's a reminder that even the most functional objects can be imbued with meaning and intent.