Art as Life, Bauhaus Utopias and Documents of Reality
In his diaries and sketchbooks, Bauhaus teacher Johannes Itten tested out theories of colour and harmony, hoping to hit upon a way of closing the distance between art and life. These documents are on show here alongside his paintings. Find out more from the Kunstmuseum Bern’s website.
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Boy Drawing (1926), Johannes Itten. Photo: © 2019, ProLitteris, Zurich
Page from Diary VI, Krefeld, (1937–c. 41), Johannes Itten. Photo: © 2019, ProLitteris, Zurich
Circle of Light (1915), Johannes Itten. Photo: © 2019, ProLitteris, Zurich
Self-portrait (1928), Johannes Itten. Photo: © 2019, ProLitteris, Zurich
Child (1921/22), Johannes Itten. Photo: © 2019, ProLitteris, Zurich
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