Description: (American Painter Known for His Role in the Development of Abstract Expressionism)
Hans Hofmann was a German-born American painter and influential art teacher who played a pioneering role in Abstract Expressionism. He arrived in the United States in 1932, bringing with him a profound knowledge of different art movements that greatly impacted the artistic scene. Hofmann's painting style was characterized by a meticulous attention to pictorial structure, spatial illusionism, and a bold use of color. As an educator, he founded art schools in Munich and the U.S., where he influenced numerous artists and made significant contributions to art theories on medium and unity.