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Douglas Cooper is the Andrew Mellon Professor at Carnegie Mellon University, where he teaches drawing and architectural design. His approach emphasizes classical techniques and significantly contributes to drawing pedagogy, influenced by Kimon Nicolaïdes' "The Natural Way to Draw." As an artist and muralist, Cooper's work combines narrative, history, and memory, producing large-scale murals in collaboration with local communities. Notable projects include murals for the Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, the Philadelphia Courthouse, and Carnegie Mellon’s Jared L. Cohon University Center, as well as a series depicting the geography and history of Seattle’s King County Courthouse. His murals also serve educational purposes, such as in language instruction projects. Additionally, Cooper has conducted exhibitions in various prestigious art sites, including the Carnegie Museum of Art and international venues. His publications include books on drawing that explore pedagogy and urban landscapes. Beyond his academic and artistic endeavors, he plays a role in community projects like the Rachel Carson EcoVillage co-housing initiative. Doug's upcoming exhibition, "Forbes Field Remembered Places," will showcase his vignettes of Pittsburgh's architectural history, reflecting on his time living near Forbes Field.
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