“Art itself cannot be taught, but craftsmanship can. Architects, painters, sculptors are all craftsmen in the original sense of the word. Thus it is a fundamental requirement of all artistic creativity that every student undergo a thorough training in the workshops of all branches of the crafts.”
Quote by Walter Gropius
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Walter Gropius
Walter Gropius, a German architect and a pioneer of modern architecture, was born on May 18, 1883, and died on July 5, 1969. He founded the Bauhaus, which had a profound impact on architectural education. more
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