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<p>This paper discusses the theories underlying Walter Gropius’ conception of science. Starting with “Is There a Science of Design?” written by Gropius in 1947, the influences of Ganzheitspsychologie and the New Look on Perception are traced. In particular, the contribution of Earl C. Kelley is analyzed. Subsequently, Gropius’ phenomenological approach, insights on expressive qualities, and the relationship between man- environment are discussed. Finally, the influences of Gestalt theory and spiritualistic psychology on Gropius’s conception of science and perception are outlined.</p>
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This paper discusses the theories underlying Walter Gropius’ conception of science. Starting with “Is There a Science of Design?” written by Gropius in 1947, the influences of Ganzheitspsychologie and the New Look on Perception are traced. In particular, the contribution of Earl C. Kelley is analyzed. Subsequently, Gropius’ phenomenological approach, insights on expressive qualities, and the relationship between man- environment are discussed. Finally, the influences of Gestalt theory and spiritualistic psychology on Gropius’s conception of science and perception are outlined.

Science of perception for design: the view of Walter Gropius

Gestalt Theory

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This paper discusses the theories underlying Walter Gropius’ conception of science. Starting with “Is There a Science of Design?” written by Gropius in 1947,...

Science of perception for design: the view of Walter Gropius

Published Online: Aug 30, 2023

Page range: 101 - 113

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/gth-2023-0006

Keywords
Walter Gropius, Bauhaus, Phenomenology, Gestalt Psychology, Visual Perception

© 2023 Michele Sinico, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Science of perception for design: the view of Walter Gropius

Published Online: Aug 30, 2023

Page range: 101 - 113

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/gth-2023-0006

KeywordsWalter Gropius, Bauhaus, Phenomenology, Gestalt Psychology, Visual Perception

© 2023 Michele Sinico, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Keywords
Walter Gropius, Bauhaus, Phenomenology, Gestalt Psychology, Visual Perception