Martin S. James
For other persons named Martin James, see Martin James (disambiguation).
| Martin Samuel James | |
|---|---|
| Born |
July 7, 1920 London, England |
| Died |
October 11, 2011 (aged 91) Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Historian, Professor, Translator |
| Known for | Art History |
Martin Samuel James (7 July 1920 – 11 October 2011) was an English-American art historian known primarily for his translations, with Harry Holtzman, of the writings of Piet Mondrian into English.
James was born in London, but attended Columbia University for both his undergraduate and graduate degrees, where he studied under Meyer Schapiro. He taught at Brooklyn College in Brooklyn, NY
Professor James also took a keen interest in urban planning and urban design, both inside and outside the classroom, and was active in historical preservation movements in the Brooklyn Heights neighborhood in which he lived.[1] He died in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, aged 91.
References
- ↑ Brooks Atkinson (2 May 1961). "'Human Scale' Is Urged in Gauging Need for Housing in Historic Brooklyn Heights". The New York Times. Retrieved 12 October 2011.
Published books
- The new art — The new life: The collected writings of Piet Mondrian. With Harry Holtzman. Boston: G.K. Hall & Co, 1986 and reprints.
External links
- Video Clip on YouTube 'Professor James being interviewed in the Phaidon Press documentary Mondrian: (Mr. Boogie Woogie Man).'
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