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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Add this copy of Hans Hofmann to cart. $87.45, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2013 by Literary Licensing, LLC.
Add this copy of Hans Hofmann to cart. $15.50, very good condition, Sold by Nilbog Books rated 1.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Portland, ME, UNITED STATES, published 1963 by Museum of Modern Art.
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Hofmann, Hans. Near Fine in None Issued jacket. 4to-over 9¾-12" tall This is a Fine copy of the first edition (Pb. ) No internal writing. Corners square. Book tight and clean. There is a scuff mark to the rear cover. Illustrated in full color and B&W throughout.
Add this copy of Hans Hofmann, With Selected Writings By the Artist to cart. $16.00, very good condition, Sold by Gils Book Loft rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Binghamton, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1963 by Museum of Modern Art [MOMA]/ Doubleday.
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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.
Add this copy of Hans Hofmann; With Selected Writings By the Artist to cart. $22.00, very good condition, Sold by Argosy Book Store rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from New York, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1963 by Doubleday/Museum of Modern Art.
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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.
Add this copy of Hans Hofmann to cart. $22.00, very good condition, Sold by Kenneth Mallory, ABAA rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Decatur, GA, UNITED STATES, published 1963 by Museum of Modern Art.
Add this copy of Hans Hofmann to cart. $25.00, very good condition, Sold by Between the Covers-Rare Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester City, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1963 by Museum of Modern Art.
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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.
Add this copy of Hans Hofmann to cart. $27.00, very good condition, Sold by Between the Covers-Rare Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester City, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1963 by Doubleday & Company.
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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.
Add this copy of Hans Hofmann to cart. $29.00, very good condition, Sold by Between the Covers-Rare Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester City, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1963 by Doubleday & Company.
Add this copy of Hans Hofmann to cart. $32.00, very good condition, Sold by Exquisite Corpse Booksellers rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Houston, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1963 by The Museum of Modern Art, New York.
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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.
Add this copy of Hans Hofmann to cart. $32.00, very good condition, Sold by Knickerbocker Books, ships from Valatie, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1963 by The Museum of Modern Art.
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Very Good+ VERY GOOD+ softcover exhibition catalog. Clean, totally unmarked and firmly bound in stiff pictorial paper cover. Light toning to page and cover edges; cover slightly shelf rubbed but clean and complete-no tears, chips or creases. 8 color plates plus B&W reproductions; essay "Hofmann's Philosophy of Painting." 8-1/2 x 9-3/4"; 64 pages plus color plates.
