Josef Albers was a German-born American artist and educator who is best known for his abstract geometric paintings and the publication of his influential book 'Interaction of Color'. His work explores how colors interact with one another and he is considered a pioneer of color theory.
Born March 19, 1888, in Bottrop, Germany
Studied at the Bauhaus art school in Germany from 1920 to 1933
Fled Nazi Germany in 1933 and in 1935 immigrated to the United States
Taught at Black Mountain College in North Carolina from 1933 to 1949
In 1949, he became the head of the Department of Design at Yale University
Died March 25, 1976, in New Haven, Connecticut
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A series of approximately 2,000 paintings created by Albers between 1949 and 1976. Each painting features squares of solid color, arranged in different configurations to explore how colors interact with one another.
A book published by Albers in 1963 that explores how colors interact with one another. The book features various color exercises and experiments, and is considered a seminal work in color theory.
Albers was inspired to become an artist after attending a public school in his hometown, where he was introduced to art and design.
Albers' most famous work is likely his 'Homage to the Square' series of paintings, which he created between 1949 and 1976.
Color theory is the study of how colors interact with one another, and how they can be combined to create different visual effects. Albers was a pioneer in the field of color theory.
Op art is an art movement that emerged in the 1960s, characterized by the use of optical illusions to create abstract images that appear to be in motion. Albers' work is sometimes associated with Op art due to its exploration of how colors interact with one another.
Black Mountain College was an experimental liberal arts college in North Carolina that operated from 1933 to 1957. Albers taught at the college from 1933 to 1949, and it was a formative experience for many artists and thinkers of the time.