8 Monochromes V

1965

Herbert Bayer

Associated Names
Herbert Bayer

Artist, American, born Austria, 1900 - 1985

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image displays solid blue shapes with two white, gradient-edged triangular forms that create a three-dimensional illusion on a flat surface. The design resembles folded paper or an open envelope. The sharp lines and gradients evoke geometric shapes like a pyramid or a paper crane in an abstract art piece.
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In this image, a blue oval mark with textured lines sits alongside italic blue text that reads "eight monokromes by herbert bayer 1965" on a beige background.

8 Monochromes (Title Page)

Herbert Bayer, Tamarind Institute

1965

The image shows a large, solid blue square with fine vertical and horizontal lines creating a fabric-like texture. It includes the bold red word "bayer" in the lower right quadrant. The design evokes a plain hardcover book or poster.

8 Monochromes

Herbert Bayer, Tamarind Institute

1965

The image has a vertical white line dividing it into two sections. The upper section is a textured, deeper blue rectangle, while the lower section is a smoother, lighter blue area, resembling a horizon. The white line may suggest light or a minimalist representation of a road, giving a sense of division or continuity.

8 Monochromes I

Herbert Bayer, Tamarind Institute

1965

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1989

  • Devon, Marjorie, and Peter Walch. Catalogue Raisonné: Tamarind Lithography Workshop, Inc., 1960-1970. Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Art Museum, 1989, no. 1589.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Tam. Imp. / (signed and dated)

Markings

WS: Tamarind (T.1); BS: Akagawa (T.2)

Wikidata ID

Q74040513

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