Bauhaus 3D Paper Structure: Spiral Exercise

Bauhaus philosophy centered on the act of building. Artist and Bauhaus master Josef Albers challenged his students to think deeply about the art of construction by using a single sheet of paper to create a 3D design. Explore how one of these designs was created, and then build your own 3D structure.

Considered one of the most influential schools of art and design of the 20th century, the Bauhaus forged a unique educational vision that blended theory with practice in order to cultivate a new generation of artists and designers.

The Getty Research Institute’s online exhibition "Bauhaus: Building the New Artist" offers an in-depth look into the school’s novel pedagogy, highlighting student explorations, masters’ theories, and a variety of colorful media drawn from the Research Institute’s Bauhaus collections.

Visit the website to download pattern and instructions:
bit.ly/GettyBauhausPaper

Visit the online exhibition:
www.getty.edu/bauhaus/new_artist