Bill, Max | Farb-Quadrate, 1967 — available on Composition Gallery

Max Bill (Switzerland, 1908–1994) was a multidisciplinary artist, architect, and designer associated with the Bauhaus and concrete art movements. Renowned for his geometric sculptures, paintings, and typography, he pioneered functional design aesthetics. His works often blur the line between art and utility, emphasizing clarity and precision.

Max Bill

Farb-Quadrate, 1967

Name: Farb-Quadrate, 1967
SKU: 5276

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Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

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Serigraph

Serigraph Serigraph is a printmaking process that uses silk screen techniques to create an image. The image is digitally separated into individual colors, each of which is assigned to a separate silk screen. These screens are then used to apply each color by hand, layer by layer, to replicate the original artwork, often based on an oil painting.

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Fine art is in the last consequence, philosophy expressed visually.
- Max Bill

Max Bill (b. 1908 Switzerland, d. 1994 Germany) was a Swiss artist, architect, and designer, known for his contributions to the Concrete Art movement. Bill's work was characterized by its emphasis on clarity, mathematical precision, and a commitment to geometric abstraction. He was heavily influenced by the Bauhaus philosophy, where he studied under masters like Wassily Kandinsky and Paul Klee. Throughout his career, Bill explored various mediums, including sculpture, painting, and industrial design, always maintaining a focus on the principles of functionality and simplicity. His notable works include his public sculptures and his designs for everyday objects, which reflect his belief in art’s ability to improve daily life. As a key figure in 20th-century design and art, Max Bill's legacy continues to shape contemporary practices in both fields. (Artist website)

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What is Bauhaus?

Bauhaus was a school of art, design and architecture established in Weimar, Germany. Architect Wlater Gropius established it in 1919. Bauhaus used a method for teaching within a community of artists working together and incorporating art in the fundamentals of daily life.

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