The German Werkbund

The book explores the history of the Werkbund, a key cultural organization in Germany that played a significant role in the modern movement. It highlights the contributions of influential members such as Henry van de Velde, Hermann Muthesius, Walter Gropius, and Mies van der Rohe. Tracing its journey from its establishment in 1907 to its dissolution in 1934 under the National Socialist regime, the narrative examines the Werkbund's impact on art and design during a transformative period in German history.