Meyer Schapiro
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Meyer Schapiro (23 September 1904 – 3 March 1996) was a Lithuanian-born American art historian known for developing new art historical methodologies that incorporated an interdisciplinary approach to the study of works of art. An expert on early Christian, Medieval, and Modern art, Schapiro explored art historical periods and movements with a keen eye towards the social, political, and the material construction of art works.
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Born | (1904-09-23)September 23, 1904 Šiauliai, Russian Empire (present-day Lithuania) |
Died | March 3, 1996(1996-03-03) (aged 91) New York City, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Other names | M. Morrison (pen name)[1] |
Education | Columbia University |
Occupation(s) | Philosopher, professor, writer |
Years active | 1928–1973 |
Movement | Trotskyite |
Spouse | Lillian Milgram Schapiro |
Children | 2 |
Relatives | Morris Schapiro (brother), Jacob Collins (grand-nephew) |
Awards | Alexander Hamilton Medal, National Institute of Arts and Letters (member) |
Credited with fundamentally changing the course of the art historical discipline, Schapiro's scholarly approach was dynamic and it engaged other scholars, philosophers, and artists. An active professor, lecturer, writer, and humanist, Schapiro maintained a long professional association with Columbia University in New York as a student, lecturer, and professor.