Poems and Drawings

Poems and Drawings - Hardcover

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Poems and Drawings

Poems and Drawings - Hardcover

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by Josef Albers (Author)

Poems and Drawings by Josef Albers is a collection of poems and drawings created by the artist and educator. Albers is best known for his work in the field of abstract art and color theory, and this book showcases his talents in both areas. The poems are written in a spare, meditative style, exploring themes of perception, nature, and the human experience. The drawings are similarly abstract, using geometric shapes and bold colors to create dynamic compositions. Together, the poems and drawings offer a unique insight into Albers' creative process and his exploration of the relationship between form and color. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in modern art, poetry, or the intersection of the two.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Number of Pages: 92
Dimensions: 0.25 x 11 x 8.5 IN
Publication Date: May 19, 2012
ISBN9781258341756
Author Josef Albers
PublisherLiterary Licensing, LLC
GenreLiterature and Arts
FormatHardcover
PublishedMay 2012
LanguageENG- English
Pages92
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Josef Albers

Josef Albers, one of the most influential artist-educators of the twentieth century, was a member of the Bauhaus group in Germany during the 1920s. In 1933 he came to the United States, where he taught at Black Mountain College for sixteen years. In 1950 he joined the faculty at Yale University as chairman of the department of design. Albers was elected to the National Institute of Arts and Letters in 1968 and was professor emeritus of art at Yale until his death in 1976. Nicholas Fox Weber is executive director of the Josef and Anni Albers Foundation.

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