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Frank Whitford introduces the Bauhaus and its place in art and design. A starting point for understanding a school whose ideas continue to shape the environments around us.
Readers exploring design, with an interest in images, ideas and artistic practice.
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Publisher edition ISBN: 9780500204627
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