This monograph sheds light on a lesser-known facet of German artist Josef Albers. Between 1935 and 1968, Albers and his wife Anni traveled to Latin America more than a dozen times, developing a profound interest in Mesoamerican ruins and architecture. Calling Mexico "the promised land of abstract art," Albers was deeply influenced by ancient art in his exploration of geometric structure and visual perception. Through black-and-white photographs, abstract collages, and paintings, the book reveals the strong connection between ancient ruins and his artistic practice—offering a new perspective on a pivotal yet often overlooked period in his career.
Pages : 128 pages
Size : 24×33cm (hardcover)
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Josef Albers (1888–1976) was a German-born abstract painter and educator. Trained at the Bauhaus in the 1930s, he taught crafts such as furniture and glass design before emigrating to the United States, where he became a prominent teacher at Black Mountain College and later at Yale University. He is best known for his rigorous investigation of color and geometry in works such as "Homage to the Square."
