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Tritobia Hayes Benjamin

1944-10-22 – 2014-06-21

Life & Legacy

Tritobia Hayes Benjamin (October 22, 1944 – June 21, 2014) was an American art historian and educator. She began teaching in 1970 as professor of Art History at Howard University, College of Fine Arts, specializing in African-American art History and American art. Benjamin became the Associate Dean of the Division of Fine Arts in the College of Arts and Sciences at Howard University, and had served as Gallery Director.

Occupation & Career

historian, educator, professor, art historian

Education

Howard University; University of Maryland; Mann Arts and Science Magnet Middle School

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Women's Caucus for Art Lifetime Achievement Award; research grant; fellowship award

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

fellowship award · research grant · Women's Caucus for Art Lifetime Achievement Award

Employer

Georgetown University · Howard University · Howard University Gallery of Art

Organizations & Memberships

College Art Association · National Conference of Artists

Education & Institutions

Howard University · Mann Arts and Science Magnet Middle School · University of Maryland

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q28439973 — wikidata View source

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