The Discovery of Form brings together two pivotal figures of art after 1945 whose practices, though distinct in medium and context, are united by a shared commitment to form, light and clarity. The book explores the unexpected visual dialogue between Robert Adams’ contemplative black-and-white photographs of the American West and Josef Albers’ vigorous color studies from his “Homage to the Square” series. Adams is known for his subtle yet searing critique of urban sprawl and environmental degradation, in compositions serene yet often shaped by a sense of alienation. In iconic series such as “The New West” and “Prairies,” he turns to light as both subject and symbol. Albers, in turn, isolates color into meditative geometries, seeking a quiet equilibrium that Adams also pursues.