German Democratic Republic. Architectural education in higher educational institutions (1949-1990)

The purpose of this article is to investigate the Weimar schools of architecture in the context of political, social, and cultural changes in the German Democratic Republic (GDR) from 1949 to 1990. This includes an examination of the influence of modernism, expressionism, and other movements on architectural practice and education, as well as a study of the curricular content, pedagogical methods, and teaching practices in the Weimar schools of architecture. The article considers the ideas and methods developed in the Weimar schools of architecture, their influence on the architectural practice of that time. The important role of researching archival materials, architectural publications, and architectural objects created by the graduates and teachers of these schools is noted. Equally important is identifying the influence of historical events such as economic crises, social changes, cultural revolutions, etc., on Weimar schools of architecture. The article provides a comprehensive analysis of the historical development of higher educational institutions in the GDR specialising in the training of architects, as well as it identifies the existing problems in the system of architects’ education and considers the measures taken to solve them. The content and composition of the curricula offered are also examinate.