Background
Kaufman, Irving was born on October 4, 1920 in New York City. Son of Herman and Sylvia (Leinstein) Kaufman.
Kaufman, Irving was born on October 4, 1920 in New York City. Son of Herman and Sylvia (Leinstein) Kaufman.
Bachelor, New York University, 1950. Master of Arts, New York University, 1951.
Art supervisor New Canaan (Connecticut) Public Schools, 1952-1956. Assistant professor art University Michigan, 1956-1964. Professor art City University of New York, New York City, 1964-1986.
Visiting professor Columbia University, New York City, since 1986. President Institute Study Art Education, New York City, 1972-1974. Senior associate Center Atlantic Regional Education Laboratory, Washington, 1968-1969.
Served to captain United States Army, 1942-1946, PTO.
Member College Art Association, National Art. Education Association (Barkan award 1981, Lowenfeld Memorial Lecture 1988), Council on Art & Education.
Married Mabel Goldfarb, January 15, 1943. Children: Alan, Marc.