Classical Weimar and Bauhaus in Weimar

Weimar's transition from a small Thuringian residence to a leading cultural hub during the late 18th and early 19th centuries is highlighted, with its classical period marked by significant contributions from figures like Duchess Anna Amalia, Christoph Martin Wieland, Gottfried Herder, Duke Carl August, and the creative poet friendship between Friedrich Schiller and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The study also examines the architectural materials used during this era, including weathering-resistant Weimar Travertine for building bases and sandstones from Bad Berka and Tonndorf for more complex stone masonry components. Additionally, it explores the Bauhaus School's revolutionary impact on aesthetic and architectural concepts between 1919 and 1933, with its fusion of art and craftsmanship, exemplified by Henry van de Velde's design of the Bauhaus University Weimar main building.

Katzschmann, L. (2021). Classical Weimar and Bauhaus in Weimar. Natural Stone and World Heritage, 31–35. https://doi.org/10.1201/9780367823061-7