"Homage to the Square" (Albers)

"Homage to the Square" by Josef Albers is a series of abstract paintings featuring nested squares of varying colors. This work explores how color interacts and changes depending on surrounding hues, emphasizing perception over literal representation. Albers used simple geometric forms to investigate visual effects, showing that colors can appear different based on their context. The series encourages viewers to observe how subtle shifts in color create depth and movement, highlighting the complexity of visual perception through minimal, geometric compositions.