The Door of Perception
I spent all my schooldays in this kind of architecture. But I was never taught about Anthroposophy. I wish to understand better what kind of worldview is reflected in these sculptures — because that’s what it is. An attitude of mind crystallized into form.
I would like to treat this subject with more time and research in greater depth. Rudolf Steiner‘s literature is definitely on my list.
Pictures of the Goetheanum I & II:
Other buildings and furniture designs:
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