English summary: The former Bauhaus and Itten student, Maximilian Debus (1904-1981) is one of the lesser-known key figures of 20th century art history. For the first time, the life and work of Maximilian Debus is presented in a synoptic view of all areas of his artistic, creative, architectural and didactic work. This depiction of his biography in connection with his extensive interpenetrating activities in pedagogy, architecture, design and free...