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Human Generated Data

Title

Bauhaus Building, Dessau, 1925-1926: View from the northeast

Date

1926

People

Artist: Lucia Moholy, British 1894 - 1989

Architect: Walter Gropius, German 1883 - 1969

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of Ise Gropius, BRGA.20.453

Copyright

© Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York/VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn

Human Generated Data

Title

Bauhaus Building, Dessau, 1925-1926: View from the northeast

People

Artist: Lucia Moholy, British 1894 - 1989

Architect: Walter Gropius, German 1883 - 1969

Date

1926

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of Ise Gropius, BRGA.20.453

Copyright

© Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York/VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-04-10

Office Building 96.6
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Tower 88.3
Nature 82.3
Urban 80.1
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Food 71.7
Outdoors 68.2
Control Tower 58.9
Factory 57
Town 57
City 57
Smoke 55.7
Spire 55.6
Steeple 55.6

Clarifai
created on 2018-07-17

no person 98.5
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people 96.5
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university 83.8
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house 81.7

Imagga
created on 2018-07-17

car 100
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city 39.1
freight car 37.1
architecture 33.8
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light 9.4
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industrial 9.1
scenery 9
horizon 9
rail 8.8
grass 8.7
industry 8.6
boat 8.4
tourism 8.3
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history 8.1
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famous 7.5
countryside 7.3
sun 7.3
office 7.2
night 7.1

Google
created on 2018-07-17

Microsoft
created on 2018-07-17

outdoor 99.6
black 83.1
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old 70.5
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tower 25.5
railroad 22.5

Color Analysis

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-03

a photograph of a building with a large building in the background -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-31

This image depicts a building that embodies the principles of modernist architecture. The structure has a clean, functional design with an emphasis on horizontal lines, as evidenced by the long, horizontal bands of windows along the facade. The building appears to be multi-leveled, with at least three visible floors in the main section, each featuring rows of large windows that suggest an effort to maximize natural light.

To the left, there is a taller segment of the building with balconies on each level, hinting at residential or individual office spaces. This section is more vertical in nature, contrasting the horizontal emphasis of the adjoining larger building. The overall design seems pragmatic, with a lack of decorative elements, focusing instead on utility and simplicity. The landscape surrounding the building appears to be rather barren and undeveloped, suggesting either a newly constructed building or one situated in an isolated area. The image is in black and white, reinforcing the timelessness of the modernist architectural style.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-18

The image shows a black and white photograph of a modernist-style building. The structure features a combination of horizontal and vertical lines with a flat roof typical of the modern architectural movement. On the left, there is a tall, narrow part of the building with a row of protruding balconies that have solid balustrades. The main section of the building extends horizontally with a series of large windows, suggesting a design that may prioritize natural light.

An open area with pilotis (supporting columns) can be seen beneath part of the building, creating a covered walkway or a semi-open ground floor. In the foreground, the ground appears rough and undeveloped, indicating that the photograph may have been taken shortly after construction or during the landscaping phase. There are a few bare trees on the right, which provide some sense of the scale of the building.

The architecture of this building is representative of modernist ideals from the early to mid-20th century, focusing on function, simplicity, and the use of modern materials. The photo captures the stark contrasts and geometric clarity that are hallmarks of this architectural style.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-27

This is a black and white architectural photograph showing what appears to be a Modernist building complex, likely from the Bauhaus era or influenced by that style. The building consists of two main sections: a taller vertical tower with protruding balconies on one side, and a longer horizontal wing with ribbon windows stretching across three floors. The design exemplifies the key principles of Modernist architecture with its clean lines, functional appearance, and emphasis on horizontal and vertical elements. The buildings are connected by what appears to be a lower linking section. The structure sits on what looks like an undeveloped or partially landscaped plot of land, with a few trees visible in the background. The photograph appears to be from the early to mid-20th century, given its vintage quality and architectural style.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-11-18

This image appears to be a black and white photograph of a large, multi-story modernist building with geometric architectural details. The building has a rectangular shape and features rows of windows across the facade. There is a smaller, more compact building structure attached to the main building. The surrounding area looks to be undeveloped, with some trees visible in the distance. The overall image has a minimalist, functional aesthetic characteristic of modernist architectural design.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-24

This image is a black-and-white photograph of the Bauhaus building in Dessau, Germany. The building's design is characterized by its clean lines, rectangular shapes, and an emphasis on functionality. It features large windows that allow for ample natural light to enter the interior spaces.

The building's façade is predominantly white, with a flat roof and a minimalist aesthetic. The overall design reflects the principles of the Bauhaus movement, which emphasized simplicity, functionality, and the integration of art and technology.

In the foreground, there is a grassy area with some trees visible on the right side of the image. The sky above is overcast, adding to the somber and industrial atmosphere of the scene.

Overall, the image presents a striking example of modernist architecture and the influence of the Bauhaus movement on building design.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-01

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a large, multi-story building with a flat roof and a long, rectangular shape. The building has many windows and balconies, and appears to be made of concrete or another solid material. The building is situated in a field or open area, with trees visible in the background. The sky above is overcast.

The building's design suggests that it may be a commercial or institutional structure, such as an office building, school, or hospital. The presence of balconies and the building's size and layout suggest that it may be a large complex with multiple units or departments. The overcast sky and the building's solid construction give the image a somber and serious tone, suggesting that the building may be used for important or formal purposes.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-29

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph of a modernist building complex. The architecture is characterized by clean lines, a minimalist aesthetic, and an emphasis on geometric forms.

Key Features:

  • Buildings: The complex is composed of several connected buildings. One prominent structure appears to be a tall, rectangular tower with a series of external balconies. A long, low-lying building with multiple rows of windows is also part of the design. The design features a bridge-like structure that connects these.
  • Materials: The buildings seem to be constructed from concrete or a similar material, with a white or light-colored facade. Large windows are a significant feature, reflecting the modernist focus on light and transparency.
  • Setting: The photograph appears to have been taken on a slightly overcast day. The ground is a field or undeveloped area.
  • Style: The architectural style is clearly influenced by the Bauhaus or International Style. It emphasizes function, simplicity, and the use of industrial materials.
  • Atmosphere: The image has a sense of calm, and the architecture seems to represent a vision of the future.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-29

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph of a Modernist building complex, likely a school or institutional building. The architectural style suggests Bauhaus or a similar early 20th-century design philosophy. The building is characterized by its flat roof, unadorned white facade, and large rectangular windows.

A prominent feature is a taller, squarish tower-like structure on the left side of the image. This part of the building has a series of balconies stacked vertically on one side. The larger main building is elongated and appears to have three stories with repetitive rows of windows that run along its length. A section of the building is elevated on pillars creating a large open passageway underneath.

The surrounding terrain is mostly bare with what looks like a field in the foreground. A tree with sparse foliage is visible to the right of the main building. The sky is overcast, creating soft lighting that emphasizes the clean lines and stark geometry of the architecture. The overall impression is one of functional simplicity and geometric purity, typical of the Modernist movement.