Die Multiple Moderne / The Multiple Modernity

Die Architektur der Zwischenkriegszeit wird oft mit Klassische Moderne, Neues Bauen oder Internationaler Stil beschrieben, aber es wird gefordert, die Moderne differenzierter zu betrachten. Das 100-jährige Jubiläum des Bauhauses bietet den Anlass, diesen Blick zu werfen und das Konzept einer Multiplen Moderne zu diskutieren. Die Beiträge beschreiben das Bauhaus zwischen Selbstdarstellung und Außenwahrnehmung, die Konflikte zwischen radikalen und gemäßigten Vertretern, die Architekturgeschichtsschreibung im 20. Jahrhundert und die Rolle nationaler und regionaler Modernen bei der Herausbildung nationaler Identitäten nach dem Ersten Weltkrieg.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 02 August 2021
Publisher: De Gruyter

The architecture of the interwar period is still often described solely in terms of concepts such as classical modernism, new building, or international style. However, there has been a growing call for a more nuanced view of modernism in recent years.

The 100th anniversary of the Bauhaus provides an opportunity to take a critical look at modern architecture and discuss the concept of a multiplicity of modernisms. The contributions describe the Bauhaus as a place where self-expression and external perception collided, the conflicts between radical and moderate modernists, the historiography of architecture in the 20th century, and the role of national and regional modernisms in shaping national identities after World War I.

While the architecture of the interwar period is often seen as a homogeneous and monolithic movement, it is important to recognize the diversity and complexity of its contributions. The Bauhaus was a hub of artistic and intellectual activity, attracting artists, designers, and architects from around the world. Its influence can be seen in the work of many modernist architects, from Le Corbusier to Mies van der Rohe, and its impact on architectural theory and practice continues to be felt today.

In conclusion, the architecture of the interwar period is a rich and complex subject that requires a nuanced and multifaceted approach. The 100th anniversary of the Bauhaus provides an opportunity to explore its contributions and legacy and to consider the ways in which modernism continues to shape our built environment.

Weight: 1256g
Dimension: 177 x 248 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783422986091