Background
Shapiro, David was born on August 28, 1916 in New York City. Son of Jacob and Ida (Katz) Shapiro.
Shapiro, David was born on August 28, 1916 in New York City. Son of Jacob and Ida (Katz) Shapiro.
Student, Ednl. Alliance Art School, 1933-1935; student, American Artists School, 1936-1939.
Instructor Smith College, 1946-1947, Brooklyn College, summer, 1947. Assistant professor art University British Columbia, 1947-1949. Member faculty department art New College, Hofstra University, 1961—1963.
Professor fine art New College, Hofstra University, 1972—1981, professor emeritus, from 1981. Professor fine art, artist in residence University Belgrade, 1981. Visiting critic Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, Vermont, 1990.
Member Society of America Graphic Artists (president 1968-1970), Los Angeles Printmakers, College Art Association.
Married Cecile Peyser, June 18, 1944. Children: Deborah Jane, Anna Roberta.