Bennett Simpson, in his article Pushing an Open Door: The Artist as Culture Broker, writes about a similar trend toward theory or knowledge skill and away from material studies and technical knowledge. We agree to a point, but if this really was true to the degree he seems to think, we would be much happier people. In fact, art schools are still very focused on material study and most degree programs are still teaching basic design according to a Bauhaus model.
For images relating to Bauhaus design, see page 89.
See page 31.
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