Farbenkugel in 7 Lichtstufen und 12 Tönen 1921

Johannes Itten’s “Farbenkugel in 7 Lichtstufen und 12 Tönen” (Color Sphere in 7 Light Steps and 12 Tones) from 1921 is a color wheel diagram designed by the influential Swiss artist and teacher. The artwork displays a simplified version of Itten’s color theory. The color wheel consists of 12 tones with various light and dark shades. The bottom portion of the artwork shows a color chart, which further displays the concept of light and shade. This artwork is an important resource for understanding the color theory of Johannes Itten, a leading figure of the Bauhaus movement.