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Hans Hofmann

Art cannot result from sophisticated, frivolous, or superficial effects.

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Hans Hofmann means that true art must come from something meaningful and deep, not just from fancy or shallow tricks. He emphasizes that genuine artistic expression requires substance beyond surface-level appearances.

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