Cuno Amiet: Pioneer of Color and Expressionism Cuno Amiet (1868 – 1961) stands as a monumental figure in Swiss art history, recognized not merely for his prolific output but fundamentally for establishing color as the dominant element in artistic composition—a revolutionary stance that propelled him to the forefront of modern art movements. Born in Solothurn, Switzerland, Amiet’s lineage traced back to Josef Ignaz Amiet (1827–1895), the chancellor of his canton, shaping his early intellectual environment and fostering a lifelong appreciation for humanist ideals. His formative years were spen…