**early life and education** edmund collein , a prominent figure in east german architecture and urban planning, was born on january 10, 1906, in bad kreuznach, germany. his educational background laid the foundation for his future endeavors, studying at the technische hochschule in darmstadt from 1925 to 1927. he later attended the bauhaus art school in dessau from 1927 to 1930, where he was mentored by renowned artists such as lászló moholy-nagy, marcel breuer, and josef albers.
**photography and urban planning** collein's time at the bauhaus not only shaped his architectural skills but also sparked an interest in photography. his photographic works, often exploring light and materials, are a testament to his innovative approach. as a functionary of the sed, the ruling political party of east germany, collein played a pivotal role in shaping the country's socialist building policies during the 1950s and 1960s.
**notable contributions** * **professor of urban planning**: collein served as professor of urban planning at the bauakademie der ddr (building academy of the gdr) and was the academy's inaugural vice-president. * **president of the bund der architekten der ddr**: he led the federation of architects of the gdr from 1966 to 1975, representing east german architects on government bodies and at the international union of architects. * **author of the sixteen principles of urban design**: collein co-authored this primary model for urban planning in the gdr, which was in use from 1950 to 1955.
**relevant artworks and collections** *
untitled (material study, josef albers’ preliminary course, bauhaus dessau) - a notable piece showcasing collein's early experimentation with materials. * explore more of collein's works at the
museum ostdeutsche galerie , featured on /en/art/show/art-d3aquv-en/ - discovering the museum ostdeutsche galerie (germany). * learn about the art of gelatin silver printing, a technique used by collein, at [https://ArtsDot.com/@@/a@d3cnm7-the-art-of-gelatin-silver-printing](https://ArtsDot.com/@@/a@d3cnm7-the-art-of-gelatin-silver-printing) - the art of gelatin silver printing.
**legacy and resources** * for a comprehensive overview of collein's life and work, visit his wikipedia page:
* delve into the world of bauhaus art at [https://ArtsDot.com](https://ArtsDot.com), featuring an extensive collection of artworks, including those by edmund collein. **key dates:** * january 10, 1906 - born in bad kreuznach, germany * january 21, 1992 - passed away in berlin, germany **notable roles:** * professor of urban planning at the bauakademie der ddr * president of the bund der architekten der ddr * author of the sixteen principles of urban design **relevant art movements:** * bauhaus * socialist building policies in east germany **edmund collein's legacy continues to inspire architects, urban planners, and photographers, offering a unique blend of artistic expression and functional design.**
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