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Hans Hillmann - German Graphic Designer

Der Mohr von Venedig. Die Kleine Filmkunstreihe 46

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  • Format: Film Programme
  • Designer/s: Hans Hillmann
  • Year: 1964
  • Client/Publisher: Neue Filmkunst. Walter Kirchner, Göttingen
  • Size: 185mm x 230mm
Hans Hillmann studied in 1948 to 1949 at the Schule für Handwerk und Kunst in Kassel. Between 1949 and 1953 he attended the Werkakademie and remained in Kassel, working as a graphic designer until 1956, then moved to Frankfurt. From 1954 to 1974, Hillmann designed over 150 film posters.

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Der Mohr von Venedig. Die Kleine Filmkunstreihe 46 designed by Hans Hillmann
Der Mohr von Venedig. Die Kleine Filmkunstreihe 46 designed by Hans Hillmann
Hans Hillmann studied in 1948 to 1949 at the Schule für Handwerk und Kunst in Kassel. Between 1949 and 1953 he attended the Werkakademie and remained in Kassel, working as a graphic designer until 1956, then moved to Frankfurt. From 1954 to 1974, Hillmann designed over 150 film posters.
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