1920 - 1966

Rychlé informace

  • Born: 1920, United States
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Art period: Modern
  • Top 3 works: Kites
  • Top-ranked work: Kites

The Life and Academic Career of David Berger

Born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, David Berger was the son of Edith and Harry Berger. His early life was shaped by his family's involvement in the local Jewish community and the operation of the H. Berger Paper Company and Koffman Paper. After attending public schools in Lawrence, he enrolled in the Massachusetts School of Art, where his studies were interrupted by military service in the U.S. Army. Following the war, he returned to complete his education, earning a Bachelor of Science in education in 1946.

Berger's career was deeply rooted in academia. He served as a professor at Framingham State Teachers College from 1946 to 1957, teaching subjects such as art appreciation, interior design, costume design, crafts, and introduction to art. In 1949, he attended the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan, where he received a Master of Fine Arts degree in 1950. He later joined the faculty at the Massachusetts School of Art, where he taught painting and illustration until his death.

Artistic Legacy and Collections

As an artist, Berger was an early member of the Boston Printmakers and served as an on-air host for their annual exhibits on WGBH-TV. His work in various print mediums, including lithographs, serigraphs, and silkscreen prints, is represented in the Wiggins Gallery at the Boston Public Library. His paintings and sculptures have been exhibited widely, including at the Gropper Gallery, Cober Gallery, and the Kalamazoo Art Institute.

His work is held in several notable institutions, including:

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Rychlý kvíz

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Otázka 1:
In which city was David Berger born?
Otázka 2:
Which institution did Berger attend to receive his Master of Fine Arts degree in 1950?
Otázka 3:
What was the name of the magazine that included Berger in its "100 Outstanding New Talents in the USA" in 1956?
Otázka 4:
Which organization did Berger serve as an on-air host for the annual exhibits at the Boston Public Garden?
Otázka 5:
Which museum held a memorial exhibition for Berger in 1967?