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Johannes Itten (11 November 1888 – 25 March 1967) was a Swiss expressionist painter, designer, teacher, writer and theorist associated with the Bauhaus (Staatliches Bauhaus) school.
Learn about Johannes Itten, a pioneer of holistic art education and color theory at the Bauhaus. Explore his paintings, quotes, and influence on Op Art and cosmetics.
- Swiss
- November 11, 1888
- Suderen-Linden, Switzerland
- March 25, 1967
Learn about Johannes Itten, a Swiss painter and designer who taught at the Bauhaus and developed the color sphere. Explore his works, exhibitions, publications, and Wikipedia entry on MoMA's website.
Learn about Johannes Itten, a Swiss artist who influenced the Bauhaus school with his color theory and design. Explore his 35 artworks, including paintings, books and weavings, at Wikiart.org.
- Swiss
- November 10, 1888
Learn how Johannes Itten developed a color theory based on Runge's color sphere and taught it at the Bauhaus. Explore how he used contrasts, polarities, and exercises to explore color's possibilities and effects.
Learn about the life and work of Johannes Itten, a Swiss painter and educator who influenced the Bauhaus and abstract art. Explore his biography, artistic style, teaching methods and publications.
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…the Swiss painter and sculptor Johannes Itten, which itself became the most widely copied aspect of the Bauhaus curriculum. Students explored two- and three-dimensional design using a variety of simple materials, such as wire, wood, and paper.