Anni and Josef Albers - Art and Life

This career-spanning catalogue reveals the significant artistic achievements – both individual and collective – of two of the greatest pioneers of 20th-century modernism, Josef and Anni Albers. With more than two hundred and fifty works, including paintings, photographs, drawings, textiles and furniture, this essential book traces the creative development of Josef and Anni Albers – both were central figures in the development of modernism and abstract art.

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Lavishly illustrated throughout, the book features contributions from leading experts who explore the couple's relationship and key aspects of their professional collaboration, including their encounter with the Bauhaus school and their influential years at Black Mountain College in North Carolina.

Extensive essays examine topics such as the influence of pre-Columbian art, Josef's masterpiece Homage to the Square , Anni's jewelry and works on paper, Josef's famous classes at Yale University, and Anni's years as a graphic designer after her husband's death.

Both artists are celebrated for their lasting achievements in their respective fields – Josef for his color theory classes at Yale, Anni for her innovative use of unconventional materials, for the many ways in which their work challenged the status quo, and for the way their work continues to inspire artists to do the same.

Pages: 280
Language: English
Authors: Anni and Josef Albers
Publisher: Prestel