Social History of Art

Andrew Meyers received his A.B. in architecture from Princeton University, his M.A. in architectural and planning history from Yale University, and an M.Phil. in American urban history from Columbia University. He has taught courses at Connecticut College, Yale University, Empire State College and Columbia University. Mr. Meyers is a specialist in American urban and architectural history. His publications in urban history focus on the development and planning of the modern American city during the New Deal and postwar period. Former chair of the History Department at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School, he is currently a history teacher, college counselor, proud father and deeply immersed in refining his art history curriculum. He was among the first tour leaders for Big Onion Walking Tours, New York City’s largest provider of historical and architectural walking tours.