Description:
First edition of one of the artist's major works and one of the most important art theories of the 20th century. Limited to 300 copies, of which this is no. 277.Description: Original blue cloth binding, upper cover lettered in gilt; housed in original blue cloth slipcase. Oblong folio: 39 × 52 cm; pp.: [2], 112, [2]. Text and 350 drawings by the author printed in faksimile (title page in blue), 4 colour charts in the text, composed of a total of 53 tipped-in colour samples, each hand-painted in gouache on cardboard, 77 (122) tipped-in b/w and 5 colour illustrations.
Ref.: Bolliger 1977, 545; Rotzler 1978, 396; Wagner 2018, 74
Condition: The binding shows very little wear, the slipcase has some stains and surface scuffs. Occasional spotting to fore-edge of some leaves, otherwise in very fine condition for its age.
Notes: Johannes Itten (1888–1967) is undoubtedly one of the most influential art teachers of the 20th century. He developed his teaching methods between 1919 and 1923, when he was… Read More
