Hans Hofmann
Hans Hofmann (1880 – 1966)
Hans Hofmann (1880 – 1966)
Born Hans Hofmann on March 21, 1880, in Weissenburg, Germany
An influential art teacher who had schools in Munich, New York City, and Provincetown , MA
His paintings are known for using bold colors with many rectangle shapes – called ‘slab paintings’
Died on February 17, 1966, in New York City
You can read more about Hans Hofmann, his painting The Golden Wall, and take a virtual tour of The Art Institute of Chicago. In 2019, Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA, hosted an exhibit of Hofmann's works. Artist Frank Stella stopped by and gave his thoughts about the paintings.
What do you notice? ✏️ What do you wonder? ✏️ What do you like or dislike?
What do you notice? ✏️ What do you wonder? ✏️ What do you like or dislike?
Artist of the Week Hans Hofmann 3-21.pdfHofmann Worksheet and Coloring Page
Hofmann Worksheet and Coloring Page