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1975 Hard Edge Square Oil Painting on Canvas, in the Manner of Josef Albers
By Josef Albers
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Oil on canvas painting signed "B. Raab 5/75"
after the famed "Homage to the Square" by Josef
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Aluminum
H 30.25 in W 30.25 in D 2 in
Albers, Composition, Josef Albers Zeichnungen Drawings (after)
By Josef Albers
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
matted. Notes: From the folio, Josef Albers Zeichnungen Drawings, 1956. Published by Wittenborn and
Category
1950s Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Engraving
Albers, Composition, Josef Albers Zeichnungen Drawings (after)
By Josef Albers
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
matted. Notes: From the folio, Josef Albers Zeichnungen Drawings, 1956. Published by Wittenborn and
Category
1950s Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Engraving
Albers, Composition, Josef Albers Zeichnungen Drawings (after)
By Josef Albers
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
matted. Notes: From the folio, Josef Albers Zeichnungen Drawings, 1956. Published by Wittenborn and
Category
1950s Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Engraving
Albers, Composition, Josef Albers Zeichnungen Drawings (after)
By Josef Albers
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
matted. Notes: From the folio, Josef Albers Zeichnungen Drawings, 1956. Published by Wittenborn and
Category
1950s Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Engraving
Albers, Composition, Josef Albers Zeichnungen Drawings (after)
By Josef Albers
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
matted. Notes: From the folio, Josef Albers Zeichnungen Drawings, 1956. Published by Wittenborn and
Category
1950s Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Engraving
Albers, Composition, Josef Albers Zeichnungen Drawings (after)
By Josef Albers
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
matted. Notes: From the folio, Josef Albers Zeichnungen Drawings, 1956. Published by Wittenborn and
Category
1950s Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Engraving
Albers, Composition, Josef Albers Zeichnungen Drawings (after)
By Josef Albers
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
matted. Notes: From the folio, Josef Albers Zeichnungen Drawings, 1956. Published by Wittenborn and
Category
1950s Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Engraving
Albers, Composition, Josef Albers Zeichnungen Drawings (after)
By Josef Albers
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
matted. Notes: From the folio, Josef Albers Zeichnungen Drawings, 1956. Published by Wittenborn and
Category
1950s Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Engraving
Albers, Composition, Josef Albers Zeichnungen Drawings (after)
By Josef Albers
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
matted. Notes: From the folio, Josef Albers Zeichnungen Drawings, 1956. Published by Wittenborn and
Category
1950s Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Engraving
Albers, Composition, Josef Albers Zeichnungen Drawings (after)
By Josef Albers
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
matted. Notes: From the folio, Josef Albers Zeichnungen Drawings, 1956. Published by Wittenborn and
Category
1950s Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Engraving
Albers, Composition, Josef Albers Zeichnungen Drawings (after)
By Josef Albers
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
matted. Notes: From the folio, Josef Albers Zeichnungen Drawings, 1956. Published by Wittenborn and
Category
1950s Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Engraving
Albers, Composition, Josef Albers Zeichnungen Drawings (after)
By Josef Albers
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
matted. Notes: From the folio, Josef Albers Zeichnungen Drawings, 1956. Published by Wittenborn and
Category
1950s Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Engraving
1970s Josef Albers Auguste Herbin exhibition poster (Albers prints)
By Josef Albers
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Josef Albers & Auguste Herbin Paris, 1975:
Vintage original silk-screened exhibition poster
Category
1970s Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
Thaw /// Bauhaus Abstract Geometric Josef Albers Screenprint Colorfield Minimal
By Josef Albers
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Josef Albers (German-American, 1888-1976)
Title: "Thaw"
Portfolio: Homage to the Square
Category
1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
JHM - II /// Bauhaus Abstract Geometric Josef Albers Screenprint Minimalism
By Josef Albers
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Josef Albers (German-American, 1888-1976)
Title: "JHM - II"
Portfolio: Josef Albers Honors
Category
1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen, Plexiglass
Arrived /// Bauhaus Abstract Geometric Josef Albers Screenprint Yellow Minimal
By Josef Albers
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Josef Albers (German-American, 1888-1976)
Title: "Arrived"
Portfolio: Soft Edge - Hard Edge
Category
1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
Variant III /// Bauhaus Abstract Geometric Minimalism Josef Albers Screenprint
By Josef Albers
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Josef Albers (German-American, 1888-1976)
Title: "Variant III"
Portfolio: Ten Variants
Category
1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
Staatliche Werkkunstschule Kassel (Prefatio) Poster /// Bauhaus Josef Albers Art
By Josef Albers
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: (after) Josef Albers (German-American, 1888-1976)
Title: "Staatliche Werkkunstschule Kassel
Category
1950s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
Materials
Linocut
EK Ic /// Bauhaus Abstract Geometric Josef Albers Minimalism Yellow Screenprint
By Josef Albers
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Josef Albers (German-American, 1888-1976)
Title: "EK Ic"
Portfolio: Homage to the Square
Category
1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
Josef Albers at the Metropolitan Museum of Art: P-Blue
By Josef Albers
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Josef Albers (1888-1976) is affiliated with numerous movements that defined art history in the 20th
Category
1970s Minimalist Abstract Prints
Materials
Color, Screen
Homage to the Square Rug 'Beige/Pink/Burgundy' by Josef Albers
By Josef Albers
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Josef Albers. The rug is available in a limited edition of 150 and produced in association with the
Category
2010s Indian Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
"Lightness in Mauve" - Contemporary Geometric Abstract Paintings - Josef Albers
By Kerry Hays
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hays is inspired by the work of Josef Albers, Helen Frankenthaler, Agnes Martin and Barbara Hepworth
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Josef Albers: 25 Years of Graphic Work (Midnight and Noon VII) Poster /// Square
By Josef Albers
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: (after) Josef Albers (German-American, 1888-1976)
Title: "Josef Albers: 25 Years of Graphic
Category
1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Carnal Knowledge (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Josef Albers, Calming)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
background has a curved turquoise area next to black.
Tags: hard edged painting, geometric abstract, circles
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
H 24 in W 24 in D 1.35 in
Earthly Pleasures (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Josef Albers, Calming)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
various local galleries since. More recently, Kiefer has revisited figurative paintings as her perspective
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Paintings
Materials
Stretcher Bars, Oil, Canvas
H 30 in W 24 in D 1.35 in
Admitting Porosity (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Josef Albers, Calming)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
. More recently, Kiefer has revisited figurative paintings as her perspective of expression. For Kiefer
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
H 24 in W 24 in D 1.35 in
Entity - Dual Nature (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Josef Albers)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
. More recently, Kiefer has revisited figurative paintings as her perspective of expression. For Kiefer
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paint, Oil, Canvas
H 24 in W 24 in D 1.35 in
Confronting the Void (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Josef Albers)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
galleries since. More recently, Kiefer has revisited figurative paintings as her perspective of expression
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Paintings
Materials
Paint, Oil, Wood Panel
H 12 in W 12 in D 1.35 in
Playing At Relevance (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Josef Albers)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
paintings as her perspective of expression. For Kiefer, the human body inspires mythical and visceral themes
Category
2010s Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
H 48 in W 36 in D 1.35 in
Apotheosis (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Josef Albers, Hard Edge)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
. More recently, Kiefer has revisited figurative paintings as her perspective of expression. For Kiefer
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
H 48 in W 36 in D 1.35 in
Baseline (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Josef Albers, Hard Edge)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
galleries since. More recently, Kiefer has revisited figurative paintings as her perspective of expression
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
H 30 in W 40 in D 1.5 in
Progression (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Josef Albers, Hard Edge)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
galleries since. More recently, Kiefer has revisited figurative paintings as her perspective of expression
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
H 24 in W 18 in D 1.5 in
Pleasure (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Josef Albers, Hard Edge)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
. More recently, Kiefer has revisited figurative paintings as her perspective of expression. For Kiefer
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
H 20 in W 20 in D 1.5 in
Heartland (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Josef Albers, Hard Edge)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
local galleries since. More recently, Kiefer has revisited figurative paintings as her perspective of
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paint, Oil, Canvas
H 18 in W 24 in D 1.5 in
Vertigo (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Josef Albers, Hard Edge)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
. More recently, Kiefer has revisited figurative paintings as her perspective of expression. For Kiefer
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
H 20 in W 20 in D 1.5 in
Thus Spake Zarathustra (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Josef Albers)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
recently, Kiefer has revisited figurative paintings as her perspective of expression. For Kiefer, the human
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
H 20 in W 20 in D 1.5 in
Sage (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Josef Albers, Hard Edge)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
recently, Kiefer has revisited figurative paintings as her perspective of expression. For Kiefer, the human
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
H 18 in W 24 in D 1.5 in
Temple of Evening Reds, 1983 Acrylic OpArt by Cleveland School Artist
By Richard Anuszkiewicz
Located in Beachwood, OH
works are reminiscent of Josef Albers paintings and have similar square forms. Like Albers, Anuszkiewicz
Category
1980s Op Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
The Queen's Regalia (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Josef Albers, Calming)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
orange linear shape in the foreground.
Tags: hard-edged painting, geometric abstract, circles, oval
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
H 24 in W 24 in D 1.35 in
Subtle Interchange (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Hard Edge, Josef Albers)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
local galleries since. More recently, Kiefer has revisited figurative paintings as her perspective of
Category
2010s Minimalist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
H 24 in W 16 in D 1.35 in
Planar Assembly (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Josef Albers, Hard Edge)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
local galleries since. More recently, Kiefer has revisited figurative paintings as her perspective of
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
H 48 in W 36 in D 1.35 in
Josef Albers Homage to the Square 1964 (set of 4 printed works)
By (after) Josef Albers
Located in NEW YORK, NY
from the 1964 exhibition catalogue, Homage to the Square: 40 New Paintings by Josef Albers, Sidney
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Screen
Mid Century Modern Geometric Painting
By (after) Josef Albers
Located in San Francisco, CA
Really powerful mid century geometric composition. In the style of the master Joseph Albers. It is
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Happy Days (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Josef Albers, Hard Edge)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
local galleries since. More recently, Kiefer has revisited figurative paintings as her perspective of
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
H 24 in W 30 in D 1.5 in
Grace Notes (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Josef Albers, Hard Edge)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
paintings as her perspective of expression. For Kiefer, the human body inspires mythical and visceral themes
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
H 30 in W 40 in D 1.5 in
Cross Currents (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Josef Albers, Hard Edge)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
has revisited figurative paintings as her perspective of expression. For Kiefer, the human body
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paint, Oil, Canvas
H 30 in W 40 in D 1.5 in
Half-Life (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Josef Albers, Hard Edge)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
figurative paintings as her perspective of expression. For Kiefer, the human body inspires mythical and
Category
2010s Minimalist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
H 20 in W 20 in D 1.5 in
By Any Means (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Hard Edge, Josef Albers)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
local galleries since. More recently, Kiefer has revisited figurative paintings as her perspective of
Category
2010s Minimalist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
H 16 in W 16 in D 1.35 in
Wheel of Fortune (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Hard Edge, Josef Albers)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
local galleries since. More recently, Kiefer has revisited figurative paintings as her perspective of
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
H 36 in W 36 in D 1.35 in
Half Moon Blues (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Josef Albers, Hard Edge)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
various local galleries since. More recently, Kiefer has revisited figurative paintings as her perspective
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
H 48 in W 48 in D 1.5 in
Love in the Elysian Fields (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Josef Albers)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
abstracts in various local galleries since. More recently, Kiefer has revisited figurative paintings as her
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
H 40 in W 30 in D 1.5 in
Give and Take (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Josef Albers, Hard Edge)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
abstracts in various local galleries since. More recently, Kiefer has revisited figurative paintings as her
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paint, Oil, Canvas
H 18 in W 24 in D 1.5 in
'Composition on Wood No. 1' - Contemporary Constructivism - Josef Albers
By Vera Pawelzik
Located in Atlanta, GA
by the works of Josef Albers, Sophie Taeuber-Arp, Anni Albers, textiles and art of the whole Bauhaus
Category
2010s Constructivist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Panel
On A Clear Day (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Josef Albers, Hard Edge)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
galleries since. More recently, Kiefer has revisited figurative paintings as her perspective of expression
Category
2010s Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
H 36 in W 36 in D 1.35 in
Limited Edition Study for Homage to the Square porcelain plate in box for MOCA
By Josef Albers
Located in New York, NY
include Painting on Paper: Josef Albers in America, which originated at the Pinakothek der Moderne, Munich
Category
1990s Abstract Geometric More Art
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Mixed Media, Screen
Blue Reminding
By Josef Albers
Located in New York, NY
exhibitions include Painting on Paper: Josef Albers in America, which originated at the Pinakothek der Moderne
Category
1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen, Pencil
Red with Green, 1990 print by OpArt Cleveland artist Richard Anuszkiewicz
By Richard Anuszkiewicz
Located in Beachwood, OH
configurations. Many of Anuszkiewicz works are reminiscent of Josef Albers paintings and have similar square
Category
1990s Op Art Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
Formulation : Articulation. Folio of 2 prints
By Josef Albers
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
’Formulation : Articulation’
By Josef Albers
Medium - Serigraph on Mohawk Superfine Bristol paper
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
Bands/Posts - P1, F3, I2
By Josef Albers
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Josef Albers (1888-1976) is remarkably affiliated with numerous movements that have defined art
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
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- How did Josef Albers paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Josef Albers usually painted with a palette knife instead of a paintbrush, liking how the increased level of control allowed him to create sharp, well-defined lines. He rarely used a palette, normally applying paint right from the tube. Usually, he produced his pieces on Masonite board to add texture to the compositions. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Josef Albers art.
- Who is Josef Albers?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Josef Albers is an artist associated with the Bauhaus movement who lived from 1888 to 1976. He developed an important color theory hypothesis and employed it in works like his "Homage to the Square" series. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Josef Albers art.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Over the course of his long career, Josef Albers painted in more than one movement. His early work fits the characteristics of Bauhaus artists, while his later compositions are in line with the features of geometric abstraction. Find a collection of Josef Albers art on 1stDibs.
- When was Josef Albers born?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Josef Albers was born on March 19, 1888, in Bottrop, Germany. He would go on to become a leader of the modern art movement and to make huge strides in the area of color theory research. Shop a selection of Josef Albers art on 1stDibs.
- What is Josef Albers known for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Josef Albers is known for his work as a painter, educator and writer. His work as an artist helped to define the modern period and advance color theory, changing the way future generations approached their own art. His "Homage to the Square" series contains his most famous pieces. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Josef Albers art.
- How do I pronounce Josef Albers?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To pronounce Josef Albers, say "JOW-suf ALL-burz." His first name is the German spelling of the English name Joseph and said in much the same way. His last name is also of German origin. On 1stDibs, find a range of Josef Albers art.
- What inspired Josef Albers?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022What inspired Josef Albers changed over the course of his life. During the Bauhaus period, his colleagues Johannes Itten and László Moholy-Nagy greatly influenced his work. In the 1950s, Albers and his wife, textile artist Anni Albers, frequently traveled to Mexico to draw inspiration from the local architecture and art. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Josef Albers art.
- Where did Josef Albers teach?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Josef Albers taught at more than one school during the course of his life. After a brief period of time as an elementary school teacher in Bottrop, Germany, he enrolled in the Bauhaus school and began teaching classes there within a few years. After moving to the U.S., he taught at Black Mountain College in North Carolina and the Yale University School of Art in Connecticut. Shop a range of Josef Albers art on 1stDibs.
- Who were Josef Albers’ parents?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Josef Albers's parents were Magdalena and Lorenz Albers. His father worked as a handyman, painting houses, performing repairs and doing carpentry jobs, and his mother came from a long line of blacksmiths. You'll find a variety of Josef Albers art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To get Josef Albers paintings appraised, search for certified art appraisers in your area who are knowledgeable about works from the modern period. You may be able to get a rough idea of the value from an online search, but a true determination of what a painting is worth requires a close inspection by a professional. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted Josef Albers art.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Josef Albers's color theory holds that the only way to fully understand a single color is to view it alongside other colors. He believed that surrounding colors had the ability to change the perception of a hue, and he used his "Homage to the Square" series to demonstrate this. Find a variety of Josef Albers art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Josef Albers taught many subjects at the Bauhaus. When he began as a teacher, he oversaw the Vorkurs, the introductory course that reviewed composition, construction, design, color theory and other fundamentals. In later years, he became a full professor and expanded his course offerings. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Josef Albers art.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Josef Albers came to America in 1933 after the Nazis shuttered the Bauhaus. He and his wife, the textile artist Anni Albers, originally settled in North Carolina. During his time there, Albers taught at Black Mountain College. Shop a variety of Josef Albers art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Josef Albers framed his work in different ways throughout his career, but he is most well known for the compositions of his "Homage to the Square" series. These oil paintings featured bold squares in varying hues that demonstrated how colors impact one another. Albers framed the squares with mathematical precision, masterfully fusing geometry with art. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Josef Albers artistic expression.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Josef Albers used the same materials throughout his career. Usually, he preferred oil paints, which he applied with a palette knife instead of a brush. Much of his work appears on textured masonite board. Find a selection of Josef Albers art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Josef Albers taught at an elementary school in the town of Bottrop, Germany, during the early 20th century. The name of the school is unknown. Albers would go on to teach at the Bauhaus and Yale University. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Josef Albers art.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, Josef Albers's art is generally not considered fauve. Fauvism refers to an art movement that lasted from 1904 to around 1910 and included artists like Henri Matisse and André Derain. Although these artists' use of color likely influenced Josef Albers, historians associate him with the Bauhaus movement that lasted from 1919 to 1933. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Josef Albers art.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Josef Albers taught at the Yale University School of Art from 1950 until 1958. In addition to instructing classes, he served as the dean of the university's Department of Design. You can find a range of Josef Albers art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Josef Albers went to more than one school during the course of his life. He attended the Königliche Kunstschule in Berlin and earned a teaching certification after he graduated in 1915. In 1920, he enrolled at the Bauhaus school. Within three years, he began teaching the introductory course at the institution. Shop a collection of Josef Albers art on 1stDibs.
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