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Josef Albers : life and work

by Josef Albers, Charles Darwent

This comprehensive biography traces the career of artist and designer Josef Albers from the Bauhaus to Yale University. Drawing on archival documents, it examines his influential work in colour theory, furniture design, and typography.

Accession 26036 ISBN 9780500519103 Publisher Thames & Hudson
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