Josef Albers Quotes

Josef Albers — German Artist born on March 19, 1888, died on March 26, 1976

Josef Albers was a German-born American artist and educator whose work, both in Europe and in the United States, formed the basis of some of the most influential and far-reaching art education programs of the twentieth century... (wikipedia)

In visual perception a color is almost never seen as it really is - as it physically is. This fact makes color the most relative medium in art.

When we are honest - that's my saying - if we are honest then we will reveal ourselves. But we do not have to make an effort to be individualistic, different from others.

Apprentice is the beginner - the first years you work in a craft in the European sense you are an apprentice. That takes 3 or 4 years. Then you are a journeyman. You can go from one master to another and learn other tricks and other secrets.

I prefer to see with closed eyes.

Ah, the creative process is the same secret in science as it is in art. They are all the same absolutely.

Josef Albers Quotes

Josef Albers Quotes

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