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Rolf Bull-Hansen

1888 – 1970

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About Rolf Bull-Hansen

Lived 1888 – 1970 (aged 82). Rolf Bull-Hansen was a Norwegian draftsperson and teacher.

Rolf Bull-Hansen (29 February 18888 October 1970) was a Norwegian educator and author.

Biography Bull-Hansen was born at Norderhov in Buskerud, Norway. He was a son of the headmaster and parish priest Fredrik Vilhelm Bull Hansen (1852–1923) and Caroline Steenbuch (1862–1939). He was an uncle of army general Fredrik Bull-Hansen. He attended Bergen Cathedral School and graduated in 1908 with a teacher's degree from the University of Kristiania (now the University of Oslo).

From 1938 he was headmaster and later rector of the Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry in Notodden until his retirement in 1954.

He is known for his contributions to drawing education with a focus on first developing creativity and spontaneity, followed by technique and methodology. Among his publications are from 1924, from 1928, and from 1953. He was decorated Knight, First Class of the Order of St. Olav in 1948.

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Education
University of Oslo, Bergen Cathedral School
Awards
Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Rolf Bull-Hansen?

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When was Rolf Bull-Hansen born?

Rolf Bull-Hansen was born on 29 February 1888 in Norderhov Municipality, Ringerike.

When did Rolf Bull-Hansen die?

Rolf Bull-Hansen died on 8 October 1970 in Oslo Municipality.

What was Rolf Bull-Hansen's occupation?

Rolf Bull-Hansen was a draftsperson and teacher.

What nationality was Rolf Bull-Hansen?

Rolf Bull-Hansen was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rolf Bull-Hansen

· Wikidata: Q16182155

· DBpedia: Rolf Bull-Hansen

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