Walter Gropius by James Marston Fitch is a comprehensive biography of the German architect and founder of the Bauhaus school, Walter Gropius. The book traces Gropius's life from his early years in Berlin to his education in Munich and his subsequent work in various architectural firms. It also explores his role in the development of modern architecture and his influence on the Bauhaus movement.Fitch delves into Gropius's personal life, including his relationships with his wives and children, as well as his friendships with ...
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Walter Gropius by James Marston Fitch is a comprehensive biography of the German architect and founder of the Bauhaus school, Walter Gropius. The book traces Gropius's life from his early years in Berlin to his education in Munich and his subsequent work in various architectural firms. It also explores his role in the development of modern architecture and his influence on the Bauhaus movement.Fitch delves into Gropius's personal life, including his relationships with his wives and children, as well as his friendships with other notable figures in the art and design world. The book also examines Gropius's work as a teacher, both at the Bauhaus and later at Harvard University, where he taught until his retirement in 1952.Throughout the book, Fitch provides detailed analysis of Gropius's architectural projects, including the Fagus Factory, the Bauhaus building in Dessau, and the Harvard Graduate Center. He also explores Gropius's philosophy of design, which emphasized the importance of functionality and simplicity in architecture.Overall, Walter Gropius is a thorough and engaging biography of one of the most important architects of the 20th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of modern architecture and design.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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