Background
Ratner, David M. was born on June 14, 1922 in Minneapolis. Son of Abraham Irving and Lilian Ruth (Klassel) Ratner.
Ratner, David M. was born on June 14, 1922 in Minneapolis. Son of Abraham Irving and Lilian Ruth (Klassel) Ratner.
Student, Minneapolis School Art, 1939-1941, 46-49; student, Skowhegan School Painting, Maine, 1948-1949; student, Academy de la Grande Chaumiere, Paris, 1949-1950.
Teacher, Minneapolis School Art, 1953-1962; teacher, Macalester College, St. Paul, 1956-1957; teacher, Skowhegan School Painting and Sculpture, 1959; professor art, Boston University, 1962-1987; professor emeritus, Boston University, since 1987; director Tanglewood Institute, Boston University, 1969, 70.
Served with United States Army Air Corps, 1942-1945.
Married Ellen M. Murray. 1 child, Marc.