Hans Hofmann

Hans Hofmann was a German-born American painter and teacher who played a key role in the development of Abstract Expressionism and modern art education. He taught in New York and Provincetown and emphasized color, form, and the reduction of visual elements so the necessary could speak.

Quotes by Hans Hofmann

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The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak. — Hans Hofmann

The Ability to Simplify: Eliminating the Unnecessary So the Necessary May Speak - Hans Hofmann

This thought aligns with the principles of minimalism, where less is more, and where simplifying life or creative efforts can lead to greater depth and meaning. [...]

Created on: 11/11/2024