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Interaction of Color

Interaction of Color

A classic handbook and color theory masterwork by artist and educator Josef Albers

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  • Eve Baruc
    Eve BarucFirst to rec

    “The two brown squares are the same color. The optical illusion that one is darker or lighter is explored in Josef Albers book “Interaction of Color” providing experiments to show us that color is purely malleable perception of light.”

  • Rebecca Rachlin
    Rebecca Rachlin

    “It’s a study in color in relation to other colors written by a famous Bauhaus designer (whose wife was an amazing weaver).”

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