Graphic Tectonic 1941

Josef Albers' 1941 artwork, *Graphic Tectonic*, is a prime example of his exploration of color and form. This abstract, geometric drawing, composed of black lines on a gridded, off-white background, demonstrates his signature use of interlocking squares and rectangles. Albers' use of minimalist forms in *Graphic Tectonic* embodies the principles of the Bauhaus, where he taught from 1923 to 1933. His interest in optical phenomena can be seen in the way the lines appear to shift and move as the viewer's gaze shifts. The artwork's title, referencing geological structures, suggests a connection between the dynamism of nature and the structured order of his artistic practice.