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Hans Hillmann - German Graphic Designer

Unter Mexikos Sonne, Die Kleine Filmkunstreihe 36, 1963

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  • Format: Film Programme
  • Designer/s: Hans Hillmann and Isolde Baumgart
  • Year: 1963
  • 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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Unter Mexikos Sonne, Die Kleine Filmkunstreihe 36, 1963. Designed by Hans Hillmann and Isolde Baumgart
Unter Mexikos Sonne, Die Kleine Filmkunstreihe 36, 1963. Designed by Hans Hillmann and Isolde Baumgart
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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