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German
Bauhaus
BOW-hows
/ˈbaʊhaʊs/Listen
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bauhaus
Dictionary meaning
Influential German art school (1919–1933) that revolutionized design by merging fine art with craft and functional design — its principles of form following function shaped modern architecture, graphic design, and industrial design
Pronunciation tips
German for 'building house'; founded by Walter Gropius in Weimar
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