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American, German, 1888-1976
Josef Albers (March 19, 1888 – March 25, 1976) was a German-born American artist and educator whose work, both in Europe and in the United States, formed the basis of modern art education programs of the twentieth century. Accomplished as a designer, photographer, typographer, printmaker, and poet, Albers is best remembered for his work as an abstract painter and theorist. He favored a very disciplined approach to composition. Most famous of all are the hundreds of paintings and prints that make up the series, Homage to the Square. In this rigorous series, begun in 1949, Albers explored chromatic interactions with nested squares. Usually painting on Masonite, he used a palette knife with oil colors and often recorded the colors he used on the back of his works. Each painting consists of either three or four squares of solid planes of color nested within one another, in one of four different arrangements and in square formats ranging from 406×406 mm to 1.22×1.22 m Tags: Bauhaus,Homage to the Square,Geometric Abstraction,Color Theory,Abstract Art,Modernism,Op Art,Interaction of Color,Bauhaus School,Abstract Expressionism,Color Study,Art Education,Abstract Painter,Josef Albers Foundation,Optical Art,Square Paintings,Minimalism,Hard-edge Painting,Form and Color,Art and Science,German Artist,Color Perception,The Interaction of Color Book,Color Variants,Structural Constellations,Art of Seeing,Color Field Painting,Josef Albers Museum,Modernist Printmaker
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Josef Albers Abstract Geometric Screenprint, 1977, Homage to the Square
Josef Albers Abstract Geometric Screenprint, 1977, Homage to the Square

(after) Josef AlbersJosef Albers Abstract Geometric Screenprint, 1977, Homage to the Square, 1977

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Josef Albers Abstract Geometric Screenprint, 1977, Homage to the Square

By (after) Josef Albers

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Josef Albers Title: Homage to the Square Medium: Screenprint Date: 1977 Edition: 1500 Image Size: 8 1/4" x 8 1/4" Sheet Size: 9" x 9 1/2" Frame Size: 14 7/8" x 14 7/8" Signat...

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Josef Albers, Color Abstract Screenprint, Homage to the Square, 1977, Framed
Josef Albers, Color Abstract Screenprint, Homage to the Square, 1977, Framed

(after) Josef AlbersJosef Albers, Color Abstract Screenprint, Homage to the Square, 1977, Framed, 1977

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Josef Albers, Color Abstract Screenprint, Homage to the Square, 1977, Framed

By (after) Josef Albers

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Josef Albers Title: Homage to the Square Medium: Screenprint Date: 1977 Edition: 1500 Image Size: 8 1/4" x 8 1/4" Sheet Size: 9" x 9 1/2" Frame Size: 14 7/8" x 14 7/8" Signat...

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Josef Albers Color Abstract Screenprint, Homage to the Square, 1977, Framed
Josef Albers Color Abstract Screenprint, Homage to the Square, 1977, Framed

(after) Josef AlbersJosef Albers Color Abstract Screenprint, Homage to the Square, 1977, Framed, 1977

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Josef Albers Color Abstract Screenprint, Homage to the Square, 1977, Framed

By (after) Josef Albers

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Josef Albers Title: Homage to the Square Medium: Screenprint Date: 1977 Edition: 1500 Image Size: 8 1/4" x 8 1/4" Sheet Size: 9" x 9 1/2" Frame Size: 14 7/8" x 14 7/8" Signat...

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Josef Albers Color Abstract Screenprint, 1977, Framed, "Homage to the Square"
Josef Albers Color Abstract Screenprint, 1977, Framed, "Homage to the Square"

(after) Josef AlbersJosef Albers Color Abstract Screenprint, 1977, Framed, "Homage to the Square", 1977

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Josef Albers Color Abstract Screenprint, 1977, Framed, "Homage to the Square"

By (after) Josef Albers

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Josef Albers Title: Homage to the Square Medium: Screenprint Date: 1977 Edition: 1500 Image Size: 8 1/4" x 8 1/4" Sheet Size: 9" x 9 1/2" Frame Size: 14 7/8" x 14 7/8" Signat...

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Josef Albers Color Abstract Screenprint, 1977, Framed, "Homage to the Square"
Josef Albers Color Abstract Screenprint, 1977, Framed, "Homage to the Square"

(after) Josef AlbersJosef Albers Color Abstract Screenprint, 1977, Framed, "Homage to the Square", 1977

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Josef Albers Color Abstract Screenprint, 1977, Framed, "Homage to the Square"

By (after) Josef Albers

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Josef Albers Title: Homage to the Square Medium: Screenprint Date: 1977 Edition: 1500 Image Size: 8 1/4" x 8 1/4" Sheet Size: 9" x 9 1/2" Frame Size: 14 7/8" x 14 7/8" Signat...

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Prospectus for publication of I-S k
Prospectus for publication of I-S k

(after) Josef AlbersProspectus for publication of I-S k, 1973

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Prospectus for publication of I-S k

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Located in Fairlawn, OH

Prospectus for publication of I-S k Reduced format prospectus announcement for the publication of I-S k, 1973 Unsigned (as usual) Printer: Sirocco Screenprints, New Haven Publisher: ...

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  • Who is Josef Albers?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Josef 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.
  • How do I pronounce Josef Albers?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To 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 is Josef Albers known for?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Josef 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.
  • What inspired Josef Albers?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    What 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?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Josef 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?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Josef 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.
  • When was Josef Albers born?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Josef 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.
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    Josef 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.
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Josef 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.
  • What did Josef Albers teach at the Bauhaus?
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    Josef 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.
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    Josef 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.
  • When did Josef Albers come to America?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Josef 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.
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    Josef 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.
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    Josef 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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    No, 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.
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    Josef 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.
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    To 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.
  • What did Anni Albers design?
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    Anni Albers designed textiles. She also produced decorative objects out of textiles she created. Today, the German-American artist is well known for her rugs and wall hangings. On 1stDibs, you can shop a variety of Anni Albers art and furniture.