Background
Cohen, Charles Emil was born on July 11, 1942 in New York City. Son of Philip and Hannah Cohen.
Cohen, Charles Emil was born on July 11, 1942 in New York City. Son of Philip and Hannah Cohen.
Bachelor, Columbia University, 1963; Master of Fine Arts, Princeton University, 1965; Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University, 1971.
Tutor, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1967-1968; head teaching fellow, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1969-1970; assistant professor art, University of Chicago, 1970-1975; associate professor, University of Chicago, 1975-1980; chairman art Department, University Chicago, 1976-1982, 85-; professor art, University of Chicago, since 1980. Curator of drawings Pordenone 500th Anniversary, 1984. Resident master Pierce Hall University of Chicago.
Member College Art Association American, Midwest Art History Society, University of Chicago Renaissance Seminar, Renaissance Society American.
Married Sondra Eileen Cohen, September 27,1964. Children: Joshua K., Jonathan E.