Harold Rosenberg
American writer, educator, philosopher and art critic / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the mathematician, see Harold Rosenberg (mathematician). For the experimental physicist, see Harold Max Rosenberg.
Harold Rosenberg (February 2, 1906 – July 11, 1978) was an American writer, educator, philosopher and art critic. He coined the term Action Painting in 1952 for what was later to be known as abstract expressionism.[1] Rosenberg is best known for his art criticism. From 1962 until his death, he was the art critic of The New Yorker.[2]
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Born | (1906-02-02)February 2, 1906 New York City, New York, U.S. |
Died | July 11, 1978(1978-07-11) (aged 72) Springs, New York, U.S. |
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