The following text is about art history.
The Bauhaus school, operating in Germany from 1919 to 1933, sought to unite art, craft, and technology under a coherent design philosophy. Students studied multiple disciplines—painting, sculpture, architecture, metalwork—with the goal of creating functional, beautiful objects for everyday life. The Nazis closed the school, but its influence spread as faculty emigrated worldwide. Bauhaus principles—form follows function, simplicity, and truth to materials—became foundational to modern design and architecture.
What was the lasting significance of the Bauhaus school?
It had no influence outside Germany
Its design principles became foundational to modern design worldwide
It focused exclusively on painting
It was fully supported by the Nazi government
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the correct answer. The text states that despite closure, "its influence spread as faculty emigrated worldwide" and "Bauhaus principles...became foundational to modern design and architecture."
- Evidence: Global emigration of faculty; foundational influence.
- Reasoning: Principles outlasted the institution.
- Conclusion: Worldwide foundational impact on modern design.
Choice A is incorrect because influence "spread as faculty emigrated worldwide." Choice C is incorrect because multiple disciplines are listed. Choice D is incorrect because "the Nazis closed the school."