Eve Borsook was a Canadian-born American art historian, teacher and author, specialising in murals (both wall paintings and mosaics).
She was born on October 3, 1929, to English-born biochemist Henry Borsook and the Austrian-born Lisl (née Hummel).
Borsook worked with a group of mural conservators in Florence led by Leonetto Tintori (1908-2000), and this relationship was to continue for more than thirty years, resulting in several publications.
Her works include Francesco Sassetti and Ghirlandaio at Santa Trinita, Florence: history and legend in a Renaissance chapel (1981, co-authored with Johannes Offerhaus), The Mural Painters of Tuscany (1960, 1980), The Companion Guide to Florence (9 editions between 1966 and 1998), The Mural Painters of Tuscany (1960, 1980), and Messages in Mosaic (1981). (1990 and 1998).
Borsook also taught as a visiting professor at the New York University Institute of Fine Arts, as well as other institutes in the USA, Italy and Australia.
In 1999 more than 20 art historians provided essays for the publication of a book titled Mosaics of friendship: studies in art and history for Eve Borsook as a 70th birthday tribute to Borsook.
Eve Borsook Age
Eve Borsook was 92 years old at the time of death.
Eve Borsook Education
Eve Borsook received a BA in History of Art from Vassar College, New York in 1949. She went on to the Institute of Fine Arts, New York University, completing her MA in 1952. Eve also received a Ph.D. from the Courtauld Institute (University of London).
Eve Borsook Cause Of Death
Eve Borsook reportedly died on August 31, 2022, at age 92. A cause of death was not revealed.
Eve Borsook Husband
Eve Borsook did not reveal any details on her marital status, hence it is unknown whether she was married.
Eve Borsook Children
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Eve Borsook Net Worth
Eve Borsook’s net worth is unknown.