1967
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Homage to the Square VIII is a 1967 by Josef Albers, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
The painting features a square shape with a smaller square in the center, both with a yellow hue. The outer square is surrounded by a gray border, which is further enclosed by a green border. The background of the painting is white. The artist's use of color and geometric shapes creates a sense of depth and visual interest. The contrast between the yellow and gray colors adds to the overall aesthetic appeal of the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's work, you can explore more of Josef Albers' pieces.
A 1967 silkcreen print titled *Homage to the Square VIII* by Josef Albers features nested squares in green, grey, and yellow. The work is part of an unnumbered portfolio housed in a black cloth binder, with a title page printed in white and grey. The portfolio includes a signed and numbered sheet, along with documentation detailing its production by Galerie Der Spiegel and printing by Poldi Domberger. Additional materials reference a related 1964 suite of lithographs produced at the Tamarind Lithography Workshop.
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Josef Albers ( AL-bərz, US also AHL-, German: ; March 19, 1888 – March 25, 1976) was a German-born American artist and educator who is considered one of the most influential 20th-century art teachers in the United States.
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