Bauhaus Typography at 100

The Bauhaus was a influential 20th-century graphic design school known for its bold sans-serif typefaces, asymmetrical grids, and clean use of negative space. Its legacy in graphic and typographic design is explored in the catalog Bauhaus Typography at 100, which features artifacts of the school's making, such as books, magazines, course materials, product catalogs, stationery, and promotional fliers. The catalog also highlights the school's lesser-known early forays into expressive lettering and illustration and its impact on seminal design movements such as the New Typography.

Format: Hardback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2022
Publisher: Letterform Archive

The Bauhaus, a transformative force in 20th-century graphic design, left an indelible mark on typography and print design. Renowned for its bold sans-serif typefaces, crisp asymmetrical grids, and masterful use of negative space, the school emerged as a pioneer of a new aesthetic that embraced the power of mass production to create a radical new art form. Over a century after its founding in 1919, the visual hallmarks of the Bauhaus continue to define modernity as it manifests on the printed page.

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Bauhaus, Letterform Archives presents "Bauhaus Typography at 100," an immersive exploration of the school's legacy in graphic and typographic design. This official catalog serves as a gateway into the world of the Bauhaus, showcasing its artifacts, including books, magazines, course materials, product catalogs, stationery, promotional fliers, and other ephemera. Through the beautifully designed pages of these publications, readers delve into the profound influence of typographic masters such as László Moholy-Nagy, Herbert Bayer, and Joost Schmidt. These visionaries channeled Constructivism's geometric forms and optimism for industry into printed vehicles for the school's teachings, shaping the distinctive essence of Bauhaus typography.

The catalog delves into the lesser-known early forays of the Bauhaus into expressive lettering and illustration, tracing the school's immediate impact on seminal design movements like the New Typography. It also sheds light on the enduring influence of the Bauhaus on contemporary design practitioners, highlighting the timeless principles and innovative techniques that continue to shape the field. Lavishly illustrated, meticulously researched, and written with an in-depth introduction by noted Bauhaus scholar Barbara Stauff, "Bauhaus Typography at 100" offers a comprehensive and captivating journey into the world of this influential design school.

Weight: 1260g
Dimension: 198 x 253 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780998318097