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Robert Turner (NASCAR)
Robert, Rob, Bob, Bobby or Robbie Turner may refer to: Arts *Robert Chapman Turner (1913–2005), American potter *Robert Turner (composer) (1920–2012), Canadian composer *Robert Levon Been (born 1978), a.k.a. Robert Turner, American musician *Robby Turner (born 1962), American steel guitar player Politics U.S. politics * Bob Turner (Texas politician) (1934–2022), American politician from Texas *Bob Turner (New York politician) (born 1941), congressman from New York *Robert L. Turner (born 1947), Democratic member of the Wisconsin State Assembly Other politics * Robert Turner (MP) (fl. 1597–1601), English Member of Parliament for Downton and Old Sarum *Bob Turner, Canadian politician, unsuccessful candidate in Manitoba Liberal Party candidates, 1995 Manitoba provincial election * Bob Turner (Canadian politician) (born 1948), Canadian politician from Alberta Science and technology *Robert Lowry Turner (1923–1990), cancer research pioneer *Robert Turner (professor of m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Chapman Turner
Robert Chapman Turner (July 22, 1913 – July 26, 2005) was an American potter known for his functional pottery, sculptural vessels and inspired teaching. Born in Port Washington, New York, Turner attended Swarthmore College and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1936. He then studied painting at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University in 1949. Turner established the studio pottery program at Black Mountain College in North Carolina between 1949 and 1951. Later he returned to Alfred Station, establishing himself as a studio potter. In 1958, he joined the Alfred University faculty, where he remained until his retirement as Professor Emeritus of Ceramic Art in 1979. Like many studio potters, Turner began his career producing functional ceramics. During the late 1960s, Turner turned to nonfunctional explorations of the vessel tradition. His many honors include an hono ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |