Bauhaus

Poster for a Bauhaus exhibition (source)

The Bauhaus was the first institute to teach art and design in a modern way. It was founded by Walter Groupius in Weimar, Germany. The school aimed to teach its students a new artistic style  Throughout all artistic disciplines, the Bauhaus encouraged innovative design that would be timeless.

A characteristic of Bauhaus design is its simplicity and lack of over decoration. The institute was the first to employ minimalism on such a grand scale. You could say that the Bauhaus was, in a way, a continuation of the de Stijl movement.

The Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer (source)

    

Bauhaus design has left a major influence on design. Street signs, modern architecture and graphics have all been inspired by the Bauhaus. Because of this, you could see Bauhaus design as not being a moving fade. Its designs were popular and remain popular to this day. Their style does not seem outdated like a Baroque armchair would. 

Their designs still appear modern after 80 years since the closing down of the school. The timelessness of their designs can be seen as being still, as they will not become outdated anytime soon.