Arthur Rose Sr.
Arthur Rose Sr. (May 26, 1921 - February 13, 1995) was an American painter, sculptor, and professor. He has been featured in many publications and public exhibitions in the United States.
Arthur Rose Sr.
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- Name
- Arthur Rose Sr.
- Born
- 26 May 1921
- Birthplace
- Charleston, South Carolina, United States
- Spouse
- Elizabeth McMillan Rose, 1926 -
- Field
- Art, Art Education, painting, sculpture
- Movement
- Expressionist
- Education
- Claflin University (B.Art), NYU, (Master's Degree)
- Died
- 13 February 1995
- Place of death
- Columbia, South Carolina, United States
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- sculptor · painter · educator
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Arthur Rose Sr. (May 26, 1921 - February 13, 1995) was an American painter, sculptor, and professor. He has been featured in many publications and public exhibitions in the United States.
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Arthur Rose Sr. (1921–1995) was an educator, painter and sculptor, of American nationality. The educator was born in Charleston. Arthur Rose Sr. was educated at Claflin University and New York University.
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• Name — Arthur Rose Sr. • Born — 26 May 1921 • Birthplace — Charleston, South Carolina, United States • Spouse — Elizabeth McMillan Rose, 1926 - • Field — Art, Art Education, painting, sculpture • Movement — Expressionist • Education — Claflin University (B.Art), NYU, (Master's Degree) • Notable Works — The Graduate (1974 Sculpture) Facts of Life • Illustration — Oil on Canvas 39 1/8" x 25 1/8" • Died — 13 February 1995 • Place of death — Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Biography
Biography
Rose was African-American. Arthur Rose Sr. was born in Charleston, South Carolina on May 26, 1921.
World War II Service
World War II Service
In November 1942, he enlisted in the Navy, serving until December 6, 1945, when he was honorably discharged.
Education
Education
Rose graduated cum laude from Claflin University in 1950, becoming the second student in the school's history to earn a degree in art. Wanting to further his education, Rose attended New York University and studied under several noted artists, including Hale Woodruff, earning his master's degree in 1952.
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Life and career
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1921
Arthur Rose Sr. was born on 26 May 1921.
1995
Arthur Rose Sr. died on 13 February 1995.
Teaching years
In 1952 Rose returned to Claflin, helping to establish that school's Department of Art, and served as its Chair through 1976. In 1977, he transferred to Voorhees College, becoming that school's Artist in Residence, continuing to teach through 1991. Many students under his tutelage were poor. Not only would Rose invite them to his home for meals, but would provide them art supplies. Many of his students would go on to successful art and teaching careers of their own. One of them, Leo Twiggs, would help establish the art program and museum at South Carolina State College. An art museum has been established in his name at Claflin. He had four children: Patricia A. Rose (deceased), Arthur Rose Jr., Bernard H. Rose, and Marcia L. Rose (deceased).
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- 1.Walter B. Edgar. The South Carolina Encyclopedia. University of South Carolina Press. 2006. 978-1-57003-598-2.
- 2.Arthur Rose Sculpture "The Graduate" To Be Presented To Claflin.
- 3.South Carolina African American History Calendar Honorees.
- 4."Beaufort History Museum a look back at local art of the 1960s and 1970s" . Low Country Current, ny Lisa Annelouise Rentz
- 5.Lauritza Salley Hill. African Americans of Orangeburg County. Arcadia Publishing. 47–. 2013. 978-0-7385-9880-2.
- 6.Ask Art: The Artist's Bluebook.
- 7."100 OBJECTS/DAY 65: Building housing Claflin's museum built by students". Times & Democrat online
- 8.Brown, Thomas. After 'shaping perspective of generations,' renowned artist Arthur Rose dies at 73. Times and Democrat. 14 February 1995.
- 9."Celebrating heritage: Local artist and author releases book on fine art". Times & Democrat.
- 10."Artist didn't let hard life dealt him stifle his love of drawing, painting". Times and Democrat.
- 11.Georgia Museum of Art. Myths and metaphors: the art of Leo Twiggs. 1 February 2004. 9780915977529.
- 12."THE JOURNEY". Tines & Democrat.
- 13.College Prowler. Claflin University 2012. 83–. 15 March 2011. 978-1-4274-9946-2.
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