The Abc‘s of Triangle Square Circle

"Accomplishes what the other books on the Bauhaus don‘t, which is to demonstrate, in concise language and clear graphics, exactly how Bauhaus theory works in practice."—The Wall Street Journal A new edition of a classic on the Bauhaus with an updated preface by leading ers Ellen Lupton and J. Abbot Miller. This intricately ed art and essay book celebrates the achievements and honors the history of the Bauhaus school and its lasting impression on architecture and graphic around the world. The ABCs of Triangle, Square, Circle is both an homage to the school’s iconic craftsmanship and a source of inspiration for professionals and students. The text is a provocative exploration of the school’s aims and achievements, while the book itself is a manifesto of Bauhaus ideals, synthesizing editorial concept, typography, and craftsmanship. Ten essays by a range of creatives, including editors Ellen Lupton and J. Abbott Miller, filmmaker and graphic er Mike Mills, and writer Tori Egherman, discuss Bauhaus’s impact on modernism, architecture, theory, and more. This extraordinary manual is a perfect gift for: Those interested in mid-century , architecture, or color theory Anyone looking for unique insight into the Bauhaus’ effect on popular culture Students seeking information on important innovations in history This new edition, ed to honor the Bauhaus‘s aspirations, is essential for anyone interested in graphic and twentieth-century culture.