Thomas Munro (art historian)

Thomas Munro (15 February 1897 in Omaha, Nebraska – April 14, 1974 in Sarasota, Florida[1]) was an American philosopher of art and professor of art history at Western Reserve University. He served as Curator of Education for the Cleveland Museum of Art for 36 years (1931–67).

He was educated at Amherst College (B.A. 1916) and Columbia University (M.A. 1917), where he was influenced by philosopher and educator John Dewey. Munro served as a sergeant with the psychological services of the Army Medical Corps before returning to Columbia to get his Ph.D.

Notable roles

Publications
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References
  1. Shook, John R (2005). "MUNRO, Thomas (1897–1974)". In Shook, John R (ed.). The Dictionary of Modern American Philosophers. Entry by Joan Grassbaugh Forry. Bristol: Thoemmes Continuum. pp. 1763–1764. ISBN 9780199754663. OCLC 276357640.
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