Josef Albers

Painter and educator of color theory

Josef Albers - Painter and educator of color theory
Born

March 19th, 1888
137 years ago

Died

March 25th, 1976
49 years ago — 88 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A German-American artist, celebrated for contributions to color theory and design education. Albers' work spanned painting, teaching, and theoretical writing. Influential at the Bauhaus and later at Black Mountain College, he developed a distinctive approach to color. His series 'Homage to the Square' showcased geometric abstraction and the interaction of colors.

Created the 'Homage to the Square' series

Taught at the Bauhaus and Black Mountain College

Authored 'Interaction of Color'

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