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art history educator

David George Irwin, British Art history educator. Named Open Exhibitioner, The Queen's College, Oxford, 1953-1956; recipient Laurence Binyon prize, Oxford, 1956.

Background

Irwin, David George was born on June 24, 1933 in London. Son of George and Doris (Tetlow) Irwin.

Education

Bachelor in Modern History, Oxford (England) University, 1956; Master of Arts, Oxford (England) University, 1960; Doctor of Philosophy In History of Art, London U., 1961.

Career

Lecturer history of fine art, Glasgow (Scotland) U., 1959-1970; professor of history of art, head department, Aberdeen (Scotland) U., since 1970. Exhibition committee member Council of Europe, London, 1970-1972, Wallraf-Richartz Museum, Cologne, Germany, 1985-1987. Exhibition organizer for other bodies including Scottish Arts Council.

Achievements

  • David George Irwin has been listed as a noteworthy Art history educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow Society Antiquaries of London, Royal Society Arts. Member British Society for 18th Century Studies (president), Scottish Arts Council (committee member), Walpole Society (committee member), Aberdeen Art Gallery (committee member), Architectural Heritage Society Scotland (committee member), Association International Critiques d'Art (elected).

Interests

  • Avocations: swimming, travelling, gardening.

Connections

Married Francina Sorabji, March 26, 1960. Children: Saskia, Dickon.

Father:
George Irwin

Mother:
Doris (Tetlow) Irwin

Spouse:
Francina Sorabji

child:
Saskia Irwin

child:
Dickon Irwin