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Quote by Johannes Itten

“The effects of color are controlled by intuition.”

Quote by Johannes Itten

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Johannes Itten was a Swiss writer known for his profound insights into nature and human life. His works are characterized by concise language and rich imagination, which have won him a wide readership. more

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