Harold Rosenberg

Harold Rosenberg
Born(1906-02-02)February 2, 1906
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedJuly 11, 1978(1978-07-11) (aged 72)
Springs, New York, U.S.
Occupation
  • Art critic
  • writer
  • philosopher
Alma mater

Harold Rosenberg (February 2, 1906 – July 11, 1978) was an American writer, educator, philosopher and art critic. He coined the term Action Painting in 1952 for what was later to be known as abstract expressionism. Rosenberg is best known for his art criticism. From 1962 until his death, he was the art critic of The New Yorker.

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