Variant/AdobeJosef Albers · 1956
Color Field
1956
40.0 x 77.0 cm
Josef Albers (1888 – 1976)
Josef Albers was a pioneering 20th-century American artist and educator renowned for his groundbreaking exploration of color theory, geometric abstraction, and influential teaching methods at the Bauhaus and Black Mountain College. His "Homage to the Square" series remains iconic.
About this artwork
- Title: Variant/Adobe
- Artist: Josef Albers
- Year: 1956
- Original dimensions: 40.0 x 77.0 cm
- Format: Panoramic
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Keywords: abstract painting, modern art style, geometric abstraction
- Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum
- Color intensity: Balanced
Questions & Answers
Who created "Variant/Adobe"?
The artist behind "Variant/Adobe" is Josef Albers. The work is catalogued under Josef Albers's name.
How much light do the colors of "Variant/Adobe" appear to reflect?
"Variant/Adobe" by Josef Albers has a soft shadow luminance. Luminance describes how much light the colors appear to reflect.
When was "Variant/Adobe" made?
The creation of "Variant/Adobe" by Josef Albers is dated 1956.
What underlying hue runs through "Variant/Adobe" by Josef Albers?
The dominant hue of "Variant/Adobe" by Josef Albers is green to violet spectrum. The hue is the underlying tone of the palette.
What size is "Variant/Adobe" by Josef Albers in real life?
The original "Variant/Adobe" by Josef Albers measures 40 x 77 cm.
How old was Josef Albers when creating "Variant/Adobe" in 1956?
Josef Albers was 68 years old when creating "Variant/Adobe" in 1956. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1888.
In which year and which movement was "Variant/Adobe" made?
"Variant/Adobe" by Josef Albers is dated 1956 and belongs to Color Field.