Background
Chaet, Bernard Robert was born on March 7, 1924 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of David and Golda (Benjamin) Chaet.
Chaet, Bernard Robert was born on March 7, 1924 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of David and Golda (Benjamin) Chaet.
Student, School Fine Arts, Boston, 1942-1944, 48; Bachelor of Science, Tufts U., 1950; Doctor of Fine Arts (honorary), Maryland. Institute College Art, 1985.
Teacher, Boston Public Schools, Institute Contemporary Art, Boston, since 1951; instructor painting, Yale University, 1951-1956; assistant professor, Yale University, 1956-1959; associate professor painting, department chairman art, Yale University, 1959-1962; professor painting, Yale University, 1969-1990; William Leffingwell professor painting, Yale University, 1979-1990; professor emeritus, Yale University, since 1990; director art division Summer School Music and Art, Yale University, 1960-1966.
Married Ninon Lacey, December 14, 1951. 1 child, Leah.