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Title: Interview about Hans Hofmann with Erle Loran
Date: 1977 February 7
Physical Details: 3 sound cassettes ; 2 hr., 32 min., 46 sec.
Description: Tape 01, Side 02 is blank. Cynthia Goodman interviews Erle Loran. Discussion topics include Loran as Hofmann's student in Munich and Hofmann's teaching method, Hofmann's time teaching in California, titles of Hofmann's paintings, Hofmann's thoughts about space, action and shifting in paintings, Hofmann's idea of color as light, and sentiments of antipathy some people have felt towards Hofmann's artwork. Also discussed are many stories about Loran's experiences with Hofmann and Hofmann's art. Numerous people mentioned include John Haley, Samuel M. Kootz, Miz Hofmann, Peter Selz, Renate Hofmann, Glen Wessels, Mason Wells.
Creator: Loran, Erle, 1905-1999
Forms part of: Cynthia Goodman papers, circa 1944-2001, bulk 1975-1996
Rights Statement: Current copyright status is undetermined
Citation Information: Erle Loran and Cynthia Goodman. Interview about Hans Hofmann with Erle Loran, 1977 February 7. Cynthia Goodman papers, circa 1944-2001. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Availability: This item has been digitally reformatted. It is available by requesting an appointment in the Archives of American Art's reading rooms, or in certain situations as a Reproduction Request.
Digital ID: 25460