Friedrich Engemann: Vom Bauhauslehrer zum Burgdozenten

The architect and designer Friedrich Karl Engemann (1898–1970) is one of the lesser-known figures of the Bauhaus. This is unjustified, as he deserves attention for several reasons: for one thing, he was quickly promoted from student to assistant to the Bauhaus director. Added to this is his involvement in educational institutions in the city of Dessau, which continued into the Nazi era, his formative role in architectural education and design in the GDR, and, last but not least, his own independent body of work. This body of work, which bridged the gap between an avant-garde, science-oriented approach and the practical experience of the building craftsman, has been preserved in its essential features in a collection of design drafts. The analysis of this collection from the holdings of the Bauhaus Dessau Foundation forms the starting point for the book being presented this evening.

In their book and during a discussion, the authors Andreas Butter and Angela Dolgner explore this fascinating figure.

Language: German