Arthur Rose Sr.

Arthur Rose Sr. (May 26, 1921 - February 13, 1995) was an American painter,[1] sculptor,[2] and professor. He has been featured in many publications and public exhibitions in the United States.[3][4]

Arthur Rose Sr.
Born(1921-05-26)May 26, 1921
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
DiedFebruary 13, 1995(1995-02-13) (aged 73)
Columbia, South Carolina, United States
NationalityAmerican
EducationClaflin University (B.Art), NYU, (Master's Degree)
Known forArt, Art Education, painting, sculpture
Notable work
The Graduate (1974 Sculpture)
Facts of Life
Oil on Canvas 39 1/8" x 25 1/8"
MovementExpressionist
Spouse(s)Elizabeth McMillan Rose, 1926 -

Biography

Rose was African-American.[5] Arthur Rose Sr. was born in Charleston, South Carolina on May 26, 1921.[6]

World War II Service

In November 1942, he enlisted in the Navy, serving until December 6, 1945, when he was honorably discharged.[6]

Education

Rose graduated cum laude from Claflin University in 1950, becoming the second student in the school's history to earn a degree in art.[7] Wanting to further his education, Rose attended New York University and studied under several noted artists, including Hale Woodruff, earning his Master's Degree in 1952.[8]

Teaching years

In 1952 Rose returned to Claflin, helping to establish that school's Department of Art, and served as its Chair through 1976.[9] In 1977, he transferred to Voorhees College, becoming that school's Artist in Residence, continuing to teach through 1991. Many students under his tutelage were poor. Not only would Rose invite them to his home for meals, but would provide them art supplies.[10] Many of his students would go on to successful art and teaching careers of their own. One of them, Leo Twiggs,[11][12] would help establish the art program and museum at South Carolina State College.[3]

An art museum has been established in his name at Claflin.[13]

He had four children: Patricia A. Rose, Arthur Rose Jr., Bernard H. Rose, and Marcia L. Rose.

References
  1. Walter B. Edgar (2006). The South Carolina Encyclopedia. University of South Carolina Press. ISBN 978-1-57003-598-2.
  2. Arthur Rose Sculpture "The Graduate" To Be Presented To Claflin
  3. "South Carolina African American History Calendar Honorees". Archived from the original on 2014-09-01.
  4. "Beaufort History Museum a look back at local art of the 1960s and 1970s" Archived 2015-01-09 at the Wayback Machine. Low Country Current, ny Lisa Annelouise Rentz
  5. Lauritza Salley Hill (2013). African Americans of Orangeburg County. Arcadia Publishing. pp. 47–. ISBN 978-0-7385-9880-2.
  6. "Ask Art: The Artist's Bluebook".
  7. "100 OBJECTS/DAY 65: Building housing Claflin’s museum built by students". Times & Democrat online
  8. Brown, Thomas (14 February 1995). "After 'shaping perspective of generations,' renowned artist Arthur Rose dies at 73". Times and Democrat.
  9. "Celebrating heritage: Local artist and author releases book on fine art". Times & Democrat.
  10. "Artist didn’t let hard life dealt him stifle his love of drawing, painting". Times and Democrat.
  11. Marilyn Laufer; Leo Franklin Twiggs; Frank W. Martin; Georgia Museum of Art (1 February 2004). Myths and metaphors: the art of Leo Twiggs. Georgia Museum of Art.
  12. "THE JOURNEY". Tines & Democrat.
  13. Aqeela Mohammed; Claflin Prowler (15 March 2011). Claflin University 2012. College Prowler. pp. 83–. ISBN 978-1-4274-9946-2.
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