Which architectural movement aimed to unify architecture, fine arts, and industrial design while removing ornamentation?

The Bauhaus movement, founded in Germany in 1919, aimed to create a unified approach to design that integrated architecture, fine arts, and industrial design. It emphasized functionalism and the idea that form should follow function, which naturally led to the removal of excessive ornamentation. The movement believed that art should be accessible and relevant to everyday life, thus marrying the aesthetic with the practical. The Bauhaus school encouraged a collaborative approach among various disciplines, promoting a holistic view of design that was revolutionary at the time.

In contrast, the other architectural movements mentioned have different focuses. Postmodernism revived historical references and decorative elements after the minimalism of Modernism, making it less concerned with the unified approach of Bauhaus. Art Deco is characterized by decorative arts and ornamentation—drawing from various sources and styles which contradicted the Bauhaus's emphasis on minimalism and utility. Deconstructivism challenges traditional aesthetics and structure in architecture but does not inherently promote the unification of different design disciplines in the same way as Bauhaus did.