Richard Verdi

Background

Verdi, Richard was born on November 7, 1941 in New York City. Son of Frank and Anne Verdi.

Education

Bachelor, University Michigan, 1963. Master of Arts, University Chicago, 1966. Doctor of Philosophy, University London, 1976.

Career

Lecturer art history University Manchester, England, 1969—1971, University York, England, 1971—1981, senior lecturer art history, 1981—1989. Professor fine art University Birmingham, England, since 1989, director Barber Institute Fine Arts England, since 1990. Consultant Thames and Hudson Ltd., London, since 1992.

Book and exhibition reviewer Burlington Magazine, London, since 1974.

Achievements

• Richard Verdi has been listed as a noteworthy museum director, art educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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• book

  • Klee and Nature

    (Book by Richard Verdi)

  • Nicolas Poussin 1594-1665

    (A book.)

Membership

Fellow: Royal Society Arts. Member: Society Paul Cezanne, Royal Academy Arts (trustee Chantrey Bequest since 1999).

Interests

• Music, literature, travel, natural history.

Connections

Father:

Frank Verdi

Mother:

Anne Verdi