Background
Melville, Stephen Ward was born on January 12, 1949 in New York City. Son of Frank and Allen Whitley Melville.
Melville, Stephen Ward was born on January 12, 1949 in New York City. Son of Frank and Allen Whitley Melville.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Chicago, 1981.
Visiting assistant professor Reed College, Portland, Oregon, 1981—1982. From assistant to associate professor English Syracuse University, New York, 1982—1991. From associate professor to professor art history Ohio State University, Columbus, since 1991.
Visiting professor University Essex, 2002.
Chair Melville Charitable Trust, New York City, 2003—2007. Member of American Society Aesthetics (editorial board member 1998—2007), College Art Association.
Married Ruth Hyman, August 22, 1970.