Hans Rookmaaker
Dutch historian and author of Art Needs No Justification
Born
February 27th, 1922
103 years ago
Died
1977
48 years ago — 55 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Netherlands
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Contributions included scholarly work in the field of art history. Focused on the relationship between art and culture, Rookmaaker published multiple texts examining aesthetic philosophy. Acted as a professor at the Free University in Amsterdam, influencing generations of art historians and scholars. Engaged with themes of modernity and the role of art in society, emphasizing the importance of creativity within a cultural context. His book, 'Art Needs No Justification', became a significant work addressing the contemporary understanding of art.
Published 'Art Needs No Justification'
Served as a professor at Free University Amsterdam
Contributed to art history scholarship
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