Beyond Cold War Interpretations: Shaping a New Bauhaus Heritage

A new interpretation of the Bauhaus legacy challenges Cold War narratives, revealing its complex history beyond democratic or socialist ideals. The study examines how the collapse of communism and German reunification reshaped the understanding of the Bauhaus, particularly in former East Germany, where institutions like the Bauhaus Dessau Foundation, Bauhaus University, and Bauhaus Museum emerged as competing successors to the original school. It also deconstructs post-Walter Gropius accounts by rediscovering the movement's expressionist roots, offering a more nuanced perspective on its cultural significance.

James-Chakraborty, K. (2012). Beyond Cold War Interpretations: Shaping a New Bauhaus Heritage. New German Critique, 39(2), 11–24. https://doi.org/10.1215/0094033x-1550836