AUGUSTE BRAVAIS

By discovering the principle of crystal’s formation, Auguste Bravais inspired more than the new generation of scientists.

The discovery of the imperturbable structure of crystal breathed a wind of inspiration to the expressionist movement in Germany.

Above: Bruno Taut, Werkbund Pavilion

Facing a world of chaos and disharmony crystaline forms were understood both as a reassuring, repetitve order, and a jagged, dynamic force.

Lyonel Feininger