Walter Gropius, An Illustrated Biography pride this wide-ranging volume brings together

this wide-ranging volume brings together 206 artworks that exemplify both exquisite aesthetics and rich cultural histories

from ancient stone axe heads to porcelain teapot spouts

With insightful commentary from a leading Japanese print scholar

but rather on our own response to color

Bringing together the sensibilities of two remarkable artists

Walter Gropius, An Illustrated Biography pride this wide-ranging volume brings togetherThis illustrated biography tells the story of Gropius's life, beginning with his shattering experiences in World War One, his turbulent marriage to the notorious Alma Mahler, the establishment of the Bauhaus, and the tragic death of their daughter Manon. After Gropius's agonized decision to leave Nazi Germany in 1933, the book explores his life in exile in London and then his move to America in 1937, where he lived and worked until his death in 1969.