Famous quote by Hans Hofmann

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My aim in painting is to create pulsating, luminous, and open surfaces that emanate a mystic light, in accordance with m
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"My aim in painting is to create pulsating, luminous, and open surfaces that emanate a mystic light, in accordance with my deepest insight into the experience of life and nature"

- Hans Hofmann

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Hans Hofmann's quote speaks with his creative vision and the power of painting to catch the essence of life and nature. He seeks to develop surfaces that are alive with energy and light, which convey a sense of mystery and wonder. His goal is to catch the experience of life and nature in a way that is both tangible and intangible. He wants to produce a graph of the beauty and complexity of the world around us. Hofmann's quote talks to the power of art to catch the essence of life and nature, and to produce a visual representation of the appeal and intricacy of the world. His goal is to develop a painting that is both aesthetically pleasing and mentally powerful, which communicates a sense of mystery and wonder. Hofmann's quote speaks with the power of art to catch the essence of life and nature, and to develop a graph of the beauty and intricacy of the world.

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Germany Flag This quote is written / told by Hans Hofmann between March 21, 1880 and February 17, 1966. He/she was a famous Artist from Germany. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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