Cameron Booth

Cameron Booth was an American artist born in 1892 in Erie, Pennsylvania, and he passed away in 1980. He was a prominent figure in the American modernist movement, known for his contributions to abstract art. Booth studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and later in Paris, where he was influenced by the European avant-garde. His work often reflected a synthesis of Cubism and Expressionism, and he played a significant role in introducing these styles to the American Midwest. Booth was also a dedicated educator, teaching at the Minneapolis School of Art and the University of Minnesota, where he influenced a generation of artists. His legacy is marked by his ability to bridge European modernist techniques with American themes and sensibilities.