The book ""Hans Hofmann"" by William Chapin Seitz is a comprehensive biography of the renowned German-American artist Hans Hofmann. The book delves into Hofmann's life, from his early days in Germany to his later years in America, highlighting his artistic career and contributions to the art world. Seitz provides insights into Hofmann's artistic philosophy, which focused on the importance of color, form, and space in creating abstract art. The book also includes a detailed analysis of Hofmann's most famous works, including ...
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The book ""Hans Hofmann"" by William Chapin Seitz is a comprehensive biography of the renowned German-American artist Hans Hofmann. The book delves into Hofmann's life, from his early days in Germany to his later years in America, highlighting his artistic career and contributions to the art world. Seitz provides insights into Hofmann's artistic philosophy, which focused on the importance of color, form, and space in creating abstract art. The book also includes a detailed analysis of Hofmann's most famous works, including his paintings and sculptures. Additionally, the author explores the influence of Hofmann's teachings on the next generation of artists, including many prominent figures in the Abstract Expressionist movement. Throughout the book, Seitz draws on a wealth of primary sources, including interviews with Hofmann's family and friends, as well as archival materials from museums and galleries. Overall, ""Hans Hofmann"" offers a comprehensive and engaging look at the life and work of one of the most important artists of the 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Hofmann, Hans. Very good. Profusely illustrated in color and b/w. 64pp. Small square 4to, printed wrappers. Garden City: Doubleday/Museum of Modern Art, (1963). A very good copy.
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Very Good. Paper covers Very good Clean text with slightly foxed end pages, worn cover corners and edges, lightly soiled rear cover. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.
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Near Fine. First edition. 8vo. The spine is slightly tanned and there is a little age-toning on the pages, an ink notation inside the front cover, else fine in illustrated card covers. 64 pages.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. (art, paintings, exhibition) A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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Good. Good condition. (painting, exhibition catalogs) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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Near Fine. Book 17, 143 shelf. Larger slim trade paperback, lightly aged photo b/w covers. No names, clean text. With b/w photos, color repros. Bibliography by Inga Forslund. Works by the Provincetown modernist. Crisp.
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Very Good. 64 pp., 44 illustrations 8 in color. Some foxing to edges, previous owner's name written in ink to the top right-hand corner of ffep. Some discoloration to the edge, consistent with age.
