This lively biography will help correct that. Oddly, he doesn't enjoy instant name recognition.

Albers, their creator, emigrated from Germany to the United States in 1933, and ultimately he produced more than 1,000 such images in a quest to understand color and perception. Brilliant canvases with squares within squares are today part of the modern art canon. “Art and science intersect in An Eye for Color: The Story of Josef Albers. always employing her subject's preferred flat colors and geometric shapes.” - The Horn Book, Starred Review “Brechenreid's paintings illuminate the story. “ sophisticated and engaging account of an artist and color theorist.… Strikingly illustrated by the award-winning graphic artist Breckenreid (in an admirable picture-book debut) and supported by terrific, inclusive backmatter, this will prove a must-have for museum shops as well as school and public libraries hungry for handsome and unique art books.” - Kirkus Reviews

“An expanded biographical spread and comprehensive glossary with a color wheel greatly enhance this unusual effort, which closes with hands-on projects that explore color theory.” - Booklist “An accessible and lively introduction to this artist and to color theory.” - Publishers Weekly “* Spare, engaging text paired with striking gouache illustrations make this book a perfect choice for aspiring young artists.” - School Library Journal, starred review

An Eye for Color by Natasha Wing