Pioneers of German Graphic Design

The beginning of minimalism: The fascinating story of German graphic design of the early 20th century Pioneers of German Graphic Design tells the story of German graphic design in all its detail, from the late monarchy to the Wirtschaftswunder after World War II. Author Jens Müller, an expert in the field, explores the circumstance that led to the groundbreaking inventions of Germany’s graphic design pioneers in an era of tumultuous politics and rapid social and economic change, shedding light not only on the development of the profession but on its international influence. Müller’s analysis reveals that aesthetic principles of reduction and minimalism were introduced long before the foundation of the famous Bauhaus in 1919.