Aach, Herbert, 1923-1985

Painter, art instructor and writer Herbert Aach (1923-1985) worked primarily in New York City. Born in Cologne, Germany, Aach came to the United States in 1939. He taught at the Brooklyn Museum School (1947-1951), Pratt Institute (1966-1969), and at Queens College (1966-1985). In 1971 he was editor and translator of Goethe's Color Theory . Aach was president of the Artists Technical Research Institute, which was founded in 1959 by Bena Frank and Ralph Mayer to conduct scientific and educational research of materials and methods used in the visual arts.

From the guide to the Herbert Aach papers, 1942-1988, (Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution)

Herbert Aach (1923-1985) was a painter, art instructor, and writer from New York, N.Y.

Born in Cologne, Germany. Came to the United States in 1939. He taught at the Brooklyn Museum School (1947-1951), Pratt Institute (1966-1969), and at Queens College (1966-1985). In 1971, he was editor and translator of GOETHE'S COLOR THEORY. Aach was president of the Artists Technical Research Institute, founded in 1959 by Bena Frank and Ralph Mayer to conduct scientific and educational research of materials and methods used in the visual arts.

From the description of Herbert Aach papers, 1942-1988. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122403841