Background
Ginzel, Roland was born on May 7, 1921 in Lincoln, Illinois, United States. Son of Mabel (Armstrong) Ginzel.
Ginzel, Roland was born on May 7, 1921 in Lincoln, Illinois, United States. Son of Mabel (Armstrong) Ginzel.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, The Art Institute of Chicago of Chicago, 1948; Master of Fine Arts, U. Iowa, 1950; postgraduate, Slade School, London, 1950-1951; postgraduate, Center School of Arts and Crafts, London, 1950-1951.
Faculty, University of Chicago, 1954-1958; professor, University of Illinois, Chicago, 1958-1988; professor emeritus, University of Illinois, Chicago, since 1988; visiting professor, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1960; visiting professor, Columbia University, New York City, 1985; instructor, Parsons School of Design, New York City, 1985.
Married Ellen Lanyon, September 4, 1948. Children: Andrew, Lisa.