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About Werner Haftmann

Birth

1912

Death

1999

German art historian (1912–1999)

Werner Haftmann was a prominent German art historian whose work was fundamental to understanding 20th-century painting.

His major work, Malerei im 20. Jahrhundert, is an essential reference for scholars of modern art.

Beyond his writing, he stood out as an influential exhibition curator who brought art to the general public.

He demonstrated a deep academic interest in the life and technique of masters such as Paul Klee.

Throughout his prolific career, he published a total of 55 works dedicated to art history and criticism.