The Bauhaus was an influential art school in Germany that operated from 1919 to 1933. It combined crafts and fine arts, and was famous for its approach to design that it publicized and taught. Led initially by Walter Gropius, the school sought to merge art and technology and moved locations in Weimar, Dessau, and Berlin during its existence. The Bauhaus had a significant impact and influenced modern design, education, and art throughout the 20th century.