Hans Hofmann
Hans Hofmann (1880–1966) was a German painter, draftsperson and architect.
Also recorded as Hans Georg Albert Hofmann; Johann Georg Albert Hofmann; Johann Hofmann; Hans Hoffman; Hofmann.
Overview
Born at Weißenburg in Bayern in 1880, died at New York City in 1966.
In detail
Hans Hofmann studied at Académie Colarossi. training under Moritz Heymann is recorded. Cemal Tollu is recorded as having studied under Hans Hofmann. the recorded working language is English and German.
The field of work recorded is painting, abstract art and abstract expressionism. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are abstract. The authority associates the name with abstract expressionism.
Places of work recorded in the authority are Munich, Paris and Berkeley. Employment is recorded with University of California, Berkeley. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Letters and The 8th Street Club.
Work by Hans Hofmann is recorded in the collections of Städel Museum, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Art Institute of Chicago, Auckland Art Gallery and Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum.
Sources
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“Hans Hofmann”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q215461: Hans Hofmann
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