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Joost Schmidt
Joost Schmidt: The Geometric Poet of Weimar Bauhaus Joost Schmidt (Wunstorf, 5 January 1893 – Nürnberg, 2 December 1948) stands as a pivotal figure in the history of German art and design—specifically, the Bauhaus movement. Born into a modest family in Wunstorf, Germany, Schmidt’s early life was marked by hardship, shaping his unwavering dedication to artistic pursuits despite considerable obstacles posed by the rise of Nazism. His fo…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Joost Schmidt's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Joost Schmidt's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
