Background
Couper, James Maxwell was born on November 21, 1937 in Atlanta. Son of J. Maxwell and Frances (Ellis) Couper.
Couper, James Maxwell was born on November 21, 1937 in Atlanta. Son of J. Maxwell and Frances (Ellis) Couper.
Bachelor of Arts in English, Georgia State University, 1959. Bachelor of Arts in Art, Georgia State University, 1961. Master of Arts in Art, Florida State University, Tallahassee, 1963.
Instructor University Miami, Florida, 1963-1964, Miami-Dade Community College, Miami, 1964-1967. Artist-in-residence Miami Art Center, 1967-1969. Professor Florida International University, Miami, since 1972, chair department, 1976—1977, founding director Art Museum, 1977—1980, founding director graduate program, 1998.
Married Carol Elaine Whitelaw, April 1, 1960 (divorced 1972). Children: Sarah K., J. Maxwell.