Was I surprised to discover Gropius' YouTube video? No. This dramatic and somewhat creepy video (with The Shining-like background music in the middle), may have as well been made by Gropius himself. He was a Renaissance Man, a trend setter... Always well ahead of his time. And he would love the overzealous interactions focused on the mundane that are so encouraged by Web 2.0. Though it's a bit long, it offers a proper introduction to Gropius. It captures the Bauhaus movement, which "reconciles art and craft to create a new industrial asthetic." Skunk Ape, this reminds me of your mission as a contractor here in Sarasota.
By far, one of the greatest aspects of this video is the narrator's pronunciation of "Grrropius." One day a similarly tasteful and elegant voice will repeat this name in the Skunk Ape's quarters. The young and sleek charcoal cat will approach, and though not very bright, it will start emerging from behind the couch as soon as the consonant "G" is released from the lips.
By far, one of the greatest aspects of this video is the narrator's pronunciation of "Grrropius." One day a similarly tasteful and elegant voice will repeat this name in the Skunk Ape's quarters. The young and sleek charcoal cat will approach, and though not very bright, it will start emerging from behind the couch as soon as the consonant "G" is released from the lips.
Gropius, you were so well-named. Where is your gilded leash?
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