Background
Hans Hofmann created a distinctive primordial world of color and
light. He realized that in painting, unlike in nature, cause and effect are reversed: on
canvas, color creates light. Hofmann wrote, "Every color emanates a very characteristic
light," and the special luminosity and radiance of his paintings are proof of his claim.
Restrictions
Copyright has not been assigned to the Berkeley Art Museum/Pacific Film Archive. All
requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing
to the Director. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Berkeley Art
Museum/Pacific Film Archive as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to
include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the
reader.
Availability
While many collection items at the Berkeley Art Museum/Pacific Film
Archive are accessible and on display, general access to the collection is
restricted. Please contact the institution with requests to visit the
collection.