Gropius
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- proper noun
- /ˈɡroʊpiəs/
- "Together, let us desire, conceive, and create the new structure of the future," Gropius entreated, echoing the composer's formulation of "the artwork of the future" from his essay of that title.
- Walter Gropius
- Gropius-Bau
- Gropius's Dessau
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"Today the arts exist in isolation," Gropius proclaimed in 1919 in the initial Bauhaus program; he found this a regrettable condition, "from which they can be rescued only through the conscious, cooperative effort of all craftsmen."
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On May 18, we celebrated Walter Gropius's birthday.
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In 1919, led by Walter Gropius, it developed into the State Bauhaus in Weimar.
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The hidden structure is Walter Gropius's first important commission, the Fagus shoe last factory, one of the most famous of all modern buildings and a principal source of the international style.
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Walter Gropius founded the Bauhaus School, which transformed architectural education.
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Many people admire the innovative designs of architect Walter Gropius.
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The exhibition featured works by Walter Gropius, highlighting his impact on modern architecture.
Synonyms
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German-born architect who founded the Bauhaus school and influenced modern architecture
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Etymology
The name Gropius is a German family name given a Latin-style ending -ius, like in names such as Julius, which gives it a slightly classic sound. Walter Gropius was a German-born architect who founded the Bauhaus school, so the name now reminds us of modern architecture and new ideas in design.