Abstract Art

Pioneers of Abstraction


Anni Albers

Anni Albers (1899-1994) was born in Berlin, Germany.
She studied weaving at the Bauhaus, a German school known for its theory of combining aesthetics with function. She made textiles and paintings and the mediums informed and influenced one another. Her work explores geometry, rhythm and repetition.

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Sonia Delaunay

Sonia Delaunay (1885-1979) was born in Hradyz'k, Ukraine.
Her work focuses on geometric abstraction. She made paintings and also designed clothing. She co-founded the Orphism movement in art, noted for its geometric shapes and bold colors.

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