Glasgalaxien: UEber Avantgarde

Die Avantgarde Glas des 20. Jahrhunderts erforschte seine utopische Potenzial und wurde durch berühmte Werke wie Bruno Tauts Beitrag zur Werkbundmesse 1914 und die Gründung der Gläsernen Kette 1919 geprägt. Glas fungiert heute als Medium für künstlerische Gestaltung, abstraktes Element und Motor im Projekt des Universalunterrichts zwischen Kunst und Gesellschaft.

Format: Hardback
Length: 205 pages
Publication date: 02 January 2023
Publisher: De Gruyter

In the early 20th century, the avant-garde glass emerged as a material, igniting a utopian vision. Renowned glass artworks, such as Bruno Taut's contribution to the Werkbundmesse in 1914 and the establishment of the Gläsernen Kette in 1919, showcased its potential. Transparent, fluid, sacred, and diaphan, the path into the glass avant-garde was paved by literature, particularly in Düsseldorf, where the production of glass played a central role. Today, glass continues to serve as a transmitter for artistic expression, an abstract element, and a driving force in the interdisciplinary project of universal education between art and society.

This book explores glass as a material and a concept in an interdisciplinary context, spanning from the cultural history of the 20th century to the physics of soft matter. It delves into the historical, artistic, and scientific dimensions of glass, examining its role in shaping artistic movements, architectural designs, and scientific discoveries. Through a multidisciplinary approach, the book sheds light on the multifaceted nature of glass and its profound impact on human culture and the natural world.

Weight: 658g
Dimension: 240 x 170 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783110753202