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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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Artist: (after) Josef Albers
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

$1,495

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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1970s Abstract Geometric (after) Josef Albers Art

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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

$1,495

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

$1,495

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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1970s Abstract Geometric (after) Josef Albers Art

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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

$1,495

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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1970s Abstract Geometric (after) Josef Albers Art

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Interaction of Color - serigraph

(after) Josef AlbersInteraction of Color - serigraph, 1963

$350

Interaction of Color - serigraph

By (after) Josef Albers

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: silkscreen / serigraph. This is one of the silkscreens from the Josef Albers "Interaction of Color" portfolio, printed in 1963 and published by Yale University Press in an ed...

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1960s (after) Josef Albers Art

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Lithograph

Interaction of Color - serigraph

(after) Josef AlbersInteraction of Color - serigraph, 1963

$350

Interaction of Color - serigraph

By (after) Josef Albers

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: silkscreen / serigraph. This is one of the silkscreens from the Josef Albers "Interaction of Color" portfolio, printed in 1963 and published by Yale University Press in an ed...

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1960s (after) Josef Albers Art

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Interaction of Color - serigraph

(after) Josef AlbersInteraction of Color - serigraph, 1963

$500

Interaction of Color - serigraph

By (after) Josef Albers

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: silkscreen / serigraph. This is one of the silkscreens from the Josef Albers "Interaction of Color" portfolio, printed in 1963 and published by Yale University Press in an ed...

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1960s (after) Josef Albers Art

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Interaction of Color - serigraph

(after) Josef AlbersInteraction of Color - serigraph, 1963

$350

Interaction of Color - serigraph

By (after) Josef Albers

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: silkscreen / serigraph. This is one of the silkscreens from the Josef Albers "Interaction of Color" portfolio, printed in 1963 and published by Yale University Press in an ed...

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1960s (after) Josef Albers Art

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Interaction of Color - serigraph

(after) Josef AlbersInteraction of Color - serigraph, 1963

$350

Interaction of Color - serigraph

By (after) Josef Albers

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: silkscreen / serigraph. This is one of the silkscreens from the Josef Albers "Interaction of Color" portfolio, printed in 1963 and published by Yale University Press in an ed...

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1960s (after) Josef Albers Art

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Lithograph

Interaction of Color - serigraph

(after) Josef AlbersInteraction of Color - serigraph, 1963

$350

Interaction of Color - serigraph

By (after) Josef Albers

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: silkscreen / serigraph. This is one of the silkscreens from the Josef Albers "Interaction of Color" portfolio, printed in 1963 and published by Yale University Press in an ed...

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1960s (after) Josef Albers Art

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Interaction of Color - serigraph

(after) Josef AlbersInteraction of Color - serigraph, 1963

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Interaction of Color - serigraph

By (after) Josef Albers

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: silkscreen / serigraph. This is one of the silkscreens from the important Albers project "Interaction of Color" published in 1963 by Yale University Press in an edition of 20...

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1960s (after) Josef Albers Art

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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

$325

Prospectus for publication of I-S k

By (after) Josef Albers

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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1970s (after) Josef Albers Art

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Questions About (after) Josef Albers Art
  • 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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    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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    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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    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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    Over 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.
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    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.
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    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'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.
  • 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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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    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.
  • Where did Josef Albers go to art school?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    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.
  • Is Josef Albers’ work considered fauve?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    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.
  • How do I get Josef Albers paintings appraised?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    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 elementary school did Josef Albers teach at?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    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.
  • What did Anni Albers design?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    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.