Dr. Adam Van Doren

Biography

Adam Van Doren is a lecturer in the Humanities Program at Yale College, where he teaches a painting course titled 'Mastering Watercolor: Classic Techniques Turner Hopper'. He has a background as an artist, author, and filmmaker, and has taught at the Institute of Classical Architecture in New York City. Van Doren has published five books, including 'The Stones of Yale' and 'In Founder’s Footsteps: Landmarks of the American Revolution'. His artwork is included in collections at the Yale University Art Gallery and the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library. He has directed documentary films for PBS, including a piece on James Thurber and the history of The New Yorker magazine. In addition to his academic pursuits, he enjoys playing banjo and hosting a bluegrass program called 'Moonshine' on a college radio station. He is known for his engaging interactions with students, sharing lively intellectual conversations in his office and promoting student exhibitions at the Davenport Art Gallery.

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