Bauhaus Building, Dessau, 1925-1926: View from southwest after 1926

Editor: Here we see Klaus Hertig's photograph of the Bauhaus Building in Dessau from 1925-26. The geometric forms and sharp angles create a very stark image. What does this photograph reveal to you? Curator: It’s about the very nuts and bolts of production, isn’t it? This photo isn't just documenting architecture; it highlights the materials themselves – concrete, steel, glass. We see the social context through the building's function. Editor: So, you're saying it's not just a picture of a building but a statement about how it was made and who it was for? Curator: Precisely! It embodies the Bauhaus ethos of merging art with industrial production, questioning traditional notions of art and craft. The image itself is a product of that fusion. Editor: That connection to production gives me a new perspective on its significance. Curator: Indeed! It's a powerful reminder that art is always deeply entwined with its means of creation and the society it serves.