Josef Albers was a German-born artist and educator who is best known for his abstract artworks. He was a major contributor to the Bauhaus movement and is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Erte, also known as Romain de Tirtoff, was a Russian-born French artist who was known for his Art Deco designs. He was a prolific painter, sculptor, costume designer, and set designer. Paul Klee was a Swiss-born German artist who is best known for his unique style of painting which combined elements of Expressionism, Cubism, and Surrealism. He was a major figure in the development of modern art and is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.