Original: Josef Albers ( March 19 , 1888 â '' March 25 , 1976 ) was a German-born American artist and educator whose work , both in Europe and in the United States , formed the basis of some of the most influential and far-reaching art education programs of the 20th century .
Simplified: Josef Albers ( March 19 , 1888 â '' March 25 , 1976 ) was a German-born American artist and educator . His work in Europe and the United States was highly influential .