- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: Abbeville Press (May 1 1986)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1558592512
- ISBN-13: 978-1558592513
- Product Dimensions: 28 x 21.6 x 1.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 612 g
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From Library Journal
Hoffman came to the United States in 1932. His style, influenced by the Fauves, Cubism, and Expressionism, was not fully abstract until the late 1930s. He had his own school of art in Munich, and his leadership of the New York School of Abstract Expressionism had much to do with his teaching in New York City and Provincetown. He is described as painting with gusto, but teaching with "coolness, precision, and objectivity." Vibrant color and rich texture are hallmarks of his work, illustrated here by many color plates. There are also interesting photographs of the middle-aged Hoffman. Goodman is currently organizing a Hofmann retrospective; she does a fair job of explaining his aesthetics to the layperson. For large general collections and art libraries. Hara L. Seltzer, NYPL
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Book Description
With more than 100 illustrations -- approximately 48 in full color -- this innovative series offers a fresh look at the most creative and influential artists of the postwar era. Modern Masters form a perfect reference set for home, school, or library. Each handsomely designed volume presents:
- A thorough survey of the artist's life and work
- Statements by the artist
- An illustrated chapter on technique
- Chronology
- Lists of exhibitions and public collections
- Annotated bibliography
- Index
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Hans Hofmann's rectangles and powerful colors, Mar 8 2006
By Eric Dillemuth "booklover" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Hans Hofmann (Paperback)
This convenient volume explores Hans Hofmann's abstract canvases--especially during the 1950's and the 1960's. The reproductions are printed in glorious colors with easy-to-read text alongside. Plenty of visual surprises are found in many of Hofmann's paintings. Interesting note here: many of the illustrated paintings in this book are in the collection of the University of Berkeley Museum of Art in California. Hofmann's paintings turned triumphant in the late 1950's and his work even got better towards the end of his life at age 85.
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Understanding the Two- Dimensional Picture Plane, Feb 22 2000
By "artful" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Hans Hofmann (Hardcover)
This work helps to clarify the importance of Hans Hofmann's works and why he is considered one of the most important art teachers of the 20th century. This work is especially important to any artist wanting to become the best they can become in their field. The ideas presented by Hofmann can take a lifetime to "master", but well worth the effort. His ideas are more than just "theory", they are a basic understanding of how to enliven a flat pictorial space and how to infuse oneself in one's work.
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HOFFMAN FOR STARTERS, Oct 23 2011
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If you are a painter and want to add to your knowledge of American Abstract Expressionism, this is a good read and appropriately illustrated. Hoffman was never a big name for me as a Brit. art student in the 60's. Now, nearly 50 years later I'm interested in what he said and did. Here is fodder for those of us who have ditched style, approval, reward and all that jazz. Read and learn and colour it Hoffman.
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