Columbia Center for Oral History Portal > Reminiscences of Robert Turner : oral history, 1985.Biographical NoteCeramic artist.
Scope and ContentsChildhood, Brooklyn; economics study at Swarthmore; graduate studies in art, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, specialization in painting; conscientious objector, World War II, did alternative peace work, 1942-1945; pottery thesis, Alfred University; teaching at Black Mountain College; discussion of development of his art, ethics in art; development of his own style in ceramics; nature and language in art; role of art in his life.
SubjectsAccess ConditionsCopyright by The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, 1987.
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