espite the criticism of Gropius’ tenure as head of the school there is never a doubt as to his success over many years in maintaining the school’s unique atmosphere, largely through his talent for recruiting exceptional artist-teachers. The situation changed in 1928; a shortage of capital, the lack of architecture faculty, political attacks and outside pressures forced his resignation. Hannes Meyer, a Swiss architect and a Bolshevik sympathizer, replaced him as director, altering the trajectory of the school.

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Bauhaus magazine Vol.2, no.4, 1928

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