Background
Root, Joan was born on February 21, 1944 in Brooklyn. Daughter of Robert and Betty Root.
Root, Joan was born on February 21, 1944 in Brooklyn. Daughter of Robert and Betty Root.
Bachelor, City College of New York, 1965. Master of Arts, City College of New York, 1968. Master of Fine Arts, American University, 1973.
Master of Arts, Dominican University, Florence, Italy, 1974.
Faculty, figure drawing, New York University, New York City, 1986-1989; faculty, art history, School for Visual Arts, New York City, 1988; associate professor art department, Stern College for Women, New York City, 1984-1990; curator, Rock Creek Gallery, Washington, 1991-1993; art historian, Smithsonian Tours and Seminars, Washington, since 1994. Visiting artist Corcoran School of Art, Washington, since 1997. Board directors Washington Print Club.
Married Andrew J. Pierre, June 16, 1995.