Die Kontraste 

Johannes Itten made this artwork called Die Kontraste with graphite and colored pencil. The artwork has a focus on the interplay between color, form, and texture. It's a visual dialogue achieved through the simple application of colored pencils and graphite. The graphite provides a foundational structure of lines and geometric shapes, while the colored pencils introduce vibrancy and depth. The cross-hatching technique, visible throughout, allows for subtle gradations of tone, lending depth and volume to the seemingly flat planes. The artist's hand is visible in the varying pressure and direction of each stroke. The materials suggest an intimate, hands-on process, with techniques more aligned with graphic design, than traditional fine art. The simplicity of materials and method, allows for the appreciation of the craft itself. The piece, therefore, calls for a reassessment of established categories, inviting a broader understanding of artistic creation, regardless of material limitations or preconceived hierarchical divisions.