Johannes Itten
Swiss painter and art educator (1888-1967)
Johannes Itten was born on November 11, 1888 in Wachseldorn and died on March 25, 1967 in Zurich, aged 78. Recorded occupations: painter, writer, architect, draftsperson, photographer and graphic artist. Country of citizenship: Switzerland. Associated movement: Expressionism. Fields of work: painting. Educated at State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart and École supérieure des beaux-arts, Genève. Honours include Sikkens Prize.
- Born
- November 11, 1888 · Wachseldorn
- Died
- March 25, 1967 · Zurich
- Age at death
- 78
- Citizenship
- Switzerland
- Occupations
- painter, writer, architect, draftsperson, photographer, graphic artist
- Movements
- Expressionism
- Education
- State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart, École supérieure des beaux-arts, Genève
- Honours
- Sikkens Prize
- Wikipedia editions
- 30 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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