Artwork
Homage to the Square VIII
Homage to the Square VIII is a print by Josef Albers. It dates from 1967 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Homage to the Square VIII is a 1967 silkscreen print by Josef Albers, characterized by nested squares in a palette of green, grey, and yellow, set against a white background.
Subject & Meaning
The composition explores geometric relationships and color interactions, with a central yellow square, a grey border, and an outer green border, creating a sense of depth through contrasting hues.
Technique & Style
Executed in silkscreen, the print exemplifies Albers' systematic approach to color theory and geometric abstraction, hallmarking his distinctive style.
History & Provenance
Part of an unnumbered portfolio published by Galerie Der Spiegel and printed by Poldi Domberger, the work includes a signed and numbered sheet, with accompanying production documentation.
Context
Preceded by a 1964 lithograph suite from the Tamarind Lithography Workshop, this print continues Albers' longstanding 'Homage to the Square' series, probing the perceptual effects of color and form.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
