According to these authors, what was missing from past art and education was the past form of art and education which is the “Academy”, actual practice and adeptness and understanding building himself up from the ground up. I reckon he means that technology does most of the work instead of being in the classroom learning the fundamentals. Furthermore, he mentions that is better that they are not isolated as modern designer and that are here to serve the complaints of society. Refining their skills working together craftsman and artist to better be a service to society.
The roles that typography and photography play in shaping a new art is the merger of both called typophoto. A combination of typography and photography. When we merge image and text in our layouts, we reference typophoto. You would see this primarily in illustrated papers or posters. In addition, to the role that language in art is how the letters are being used, written and formed. As letters can be used a form to evoke emotions. Furthermore, when pair up with an image it can send a message a form of communication, as a form of call to action.
Artists should approach the creation of future art forms by using Typography as a form of expression and finding different ways such as typophoto to push art further. Lastly, I believe Bauhaus ideas are already relevant in the 21st century as Bauhaus try to connect the bridge between craftsmanship and artist. Furthermore, he supported and embraced technology and believes in minimalism by using lines, shapes and composition for his work.
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