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Wilkins, David George was born on September 12, 1939 in Battle Creek, Michigan, United States. Son of George Henry and Marjorie Ewing (Pierce) Wilkins.
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For survey courses in Italian Renaissance art. A broad survey of art and architecture in Italy between c. 1250 and 1600, this book approaches the works from the point of view of the artist as individual creator and as an expression of the city within which the artist was working. History of Italian Renaissance Art, Seventh Edition, brings you an updated understanding of this pivotal period as it incorporates new research and current art historical thinking, while also maintaining the integrity of the story that Frederick Hartt first told so enthusiastically many years ago. Choosing to retain Frederick Hartt's traditional framework, David Wilkins' incisive revisions keep the book fresh and up-to-date.
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Wilkins, David George was born on September 12, 1939 in Battle Creek, Michigan, United States. Son of George Henry and Marjorie Ewing (Pierce) Wilkins.
Bachelor, Oberlin College, 1961; Master of Arts, University of Michigan, 1963; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Michigan, 1969.
Instructor University New Hampshire, Durham, 1963—1964. Professor department history of art and architect University Pittsburgh, 1967—2004, chair, 1989—1992, 1998—2004, director university art gallery, 1976—1992. Faculty mem summer sessions Sarah Lawrence Col-University Mich, Florence, Italy, 1975—1981, Duquesne University, Rome, 2004, Rome, 07, Rome, 09, Rome, 10.
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Board of directors Pittsburgh Center for Arts, 1979-1998. Board directors Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh, 1979-1984. Member Pennsylvania Humanities Council, 1984-1988.
Music advisory panel Pennsylvania Council on Arts, 1985-1987. Member College Art Association, Italian Art Society, Renaissance Society American.
Married Ann Thomas, June 25, 1966. Children: Rebecca Louise, Katherine May.