Josef Albers, “Ascension” (Danilowitz 100), 1942, lithograph, 43.7 × 20.7 cm ★ Germany/USA ★ https://whitney.org/collection/works/3418 #JosefAlbers #modernart #moderngraphics #Bauhaus #abstractart #geometric #opart #ascension #lithographs #citations #artstars #BlackMountainCollege #1940s
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early op art
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«Для меня абстракция реальна, вероятно, реальнее природы. Я пойду дальше и скажу, что абстракция ближе моему сердцу. Я предпочитаю видеть с закрытыми глазами».
«L'industrie moderne nous épargne des efforts et des corvées sans fin; mais, revers de la médaille, elle nous empêche aussi de participer à la mise en forme de la matière et met en sommeil notre sens du toucher et, avec lui, les facultés formatrices qu'il stimule.»
Anni Albers, 1965
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One of the most well known art educators of the Twentieth Century was Josef Albers. The first time I saw one of his paintings from his renowned Homage series, I was struck by the simplicity of the project. It seemed...easy.
Before, during and after I realize that even painting "just" squares takes time, care, and practice. I've learned a lot about painting and technique, from seeing a simple square.