1. Hans Hoffman Han Hoffman 1880-1966 Contemporary Matisse, Picasso
1st artist to bring concepts of
European modernism to US to launch Abstract Expressionism
The first internationally recognized American Art Movement.
Hoffman influenced by Fauves & Cubists
Spent 10 years in Paris before WW1 significant impact on his art
Blended all the styles together
Cubist, Fauvist, Expressionist some surrealism

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Hans Hoffman Quote:” A teacher affects eternity, he can never tell where his influence stops”
“A teacher affects eternity. He can never tell where his influence stops” Hans Hoffman

3. Matisse/Hoffman
The Lonely Journey 1965
Cut outs 1953

4. Similarities shifting planes of objects in space, form, color became the subject of work Hoffman
Matisse
Matisse Nude in A Wood 1906
Hoffman Landscape 1941

5. Hoffman’s Teaching Technique Dual role as teacher Artist 1930-1950
As influenced by Matisse, Hoffman belief that a modern artist must first learn all the basics and exhibit the ability to create in that manner and then they can fearlessly explore.
He allowed his students to explore and experiment with their own technique while still encouraging them to take their visual cues from the natural around them.

6. Matisse Pink Studio 1911 Hoffman The Pink Cupboard 1941

7. Push Pull Technique
Developing a technique he called “push and pull,” Hofmann proved that the illusion of space, depth, and even movement on a canvas could be created abstractly using color and shape, rather than representational forms.
Linear perspective- the technique used to create the illusion of space in a painting or drawing- has served as the golden rule for artists since the Italians developed it during the Renaissance. Then along came Hans Hofmann.  Developing a technique he called “push and pull,” Hofmann proved that the illusion of space, depth, and even movement on a canvas could be created abstractly using color and shape, rather than representational forms. Learn more about push and pull, and discover how color relationships and placement affect your perception of space.

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9. Equinox Hans Hofmann Date: 1958 Style: Abstract Expressionism

10. Matisse , Notre- Dame 1914

11. Matisse, The Sorrow of Kings 1952

12. Hoffman Untitled 1950

13. Matisse, 1905 Les toits de Collioure,

14. Hoffman Provincetown 1941