Endpaper of the portfolio New European Graphics, Portfolio III: German Artists - Various Artists
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Description
A historical endpaper from the 1921 Bauhaus portfolio, featuring the iconic school seal and a list of contributing artists.
This print serves as the endpaper for the third portfolio of 'New European Graphics', a series published in 1921. It documents a significant moment in the history of the Bauhaus school in Weimar. The text acknowledges the donation of works by a collective of artists to the institution, listing names such as Max Ernst, Franz Marc, and Kurt Schwitters. The composition is centred around the iconic Bauhaus seal, designed by Oskar Schlemmer, which features a geometric, profile head enclosed within a circular frame. The typography is hand-lettered, reflecting the experimental approach to graphic design that defined the early Bauhaus period.
The aesthetic is minimalist, prioritising clarity and functional geometry over ornamentation. The pale, monochromatic palette draws attention to the structural integrity of the letterforms and the emblem. By presenting the names of the contributors alongside the official seal, the endpaper functions as both a record of provenance and a visual statement of the school's collaborative ethos. It captures the intersection of fine art and industrial design, a core principle of the Bauhaus curriculum. The inclusion of the portfolio number, 50, indicates the limited nature of this edition, adding a layer of historical specificity to the document. This piece provides a direct link to the intellectual and creative environment of Weimar-era Germany, where traditional boundaries between artistic disciplines were systematically dismantled. The clean lines and balanced spacing demonstrate the school's move toward a universal visual language, stripping away unnecessary detail to focus on the essential relationship between form and information. This print is a primary source for those interested in the history of modern graphic design and the institutional development of the Bauhaus.
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Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
Endpaper of the portfolio New European Graphics, Portfolio III: German Artists - Various Artists
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