Hans Hofmann (1880-1966)

Landscape, Casein on Board, 1942

Crepuscule, Oil on Canvas, 1960

Song of the Nightingale, Oil on Canvas, 1964

Hans Hofmann was born in Germany but is considered an American painter. His work is generally characterized as abstract expressionism, and he is also known for his push/pull spatial theories, which suggests an alternative to one point perspective. Instead, the use of color, shape, and light could create a push and pull effect that creates the illusion of space and motion.