Columbus, Ohio
Marantz Kenneth Marantz, age 87, Professor Emeritus of The Ohio State University, died Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Zusman House, following a year of declining health. Dr. Marantz was born in Passaic, New Jersey and grew up in New York City, attending the Fieldston School. He was a purser...
Read MoreKen was not my first mentor, but he was my most important one. He recognized things in me.that I had no idea were even there until he pulled them out of me. He taught me how to think out side the box, because he was never in it! And so with great humor, sometimes even goading me and making me mad, he pushed me into staging my great escape from that box. My talks with Dr. M remain vivid memories that I will always cherish. Bonnie Kelm
May 09, 2016
A Tribute to Dr. Kenneth Marantz:
As I pondered what/how to express my thoughts about Dr. Ken it became quite evident that the intellectual witticisms and jovial, good-natured bantering we both so much enjoyed, would be the things so sorely missed by me. While we only kept in touch a few times a year, updating family expansions and current creative projects, there was never a time I did not feel like he was not accessible. Both, he and Sylvia were always a click away.
But, when it...
Sharon King, Ph.D.
May 22, 2015 | Silver Spring, MD
Ken was one of the most dedicated educators to have graced the field of art education. He unselfishly gave thousands of hours in mentoring his graduate students in our scholarly endeavors and professional development. He respected and encouraged building bridges between spiritual and artistic concerns in my work and in others and helped forge new pathways of knowledge for our times. I will always honor, respect and love him for his many years of service in my life and those of my friends...
Rosalie Politsky, Ph.D.
May 21, 2015 | Perrysburg, Ohio
Few people know picturebooks the way Ken did- I'm so grateful to have benefited from his sharp ideas and provocative questions.
Erin Reilly-Sanders, PhD
February 16, 2015 | Columbus, OH
To the Family of Dr. Marantz: He always challenged us at Ohio State to think outside of the box. Moreover, he always, always urged us to review the history and literature of Art Education while formulating our individual philosophies. He could be a task master, but don't we all need one of those from time to time (smile). Know that he was well respected and admired throughout the field of Art Education.
William E. Harris, Ph.D.
January 13, 2015 | Lehigh Acres, FL
I feel very blessed that I got a chance to meet and work with Dr. Marantz during the last few years on his visits to Kent State. He was a brilliant and kind gentleman whom I will always remember with fondness. Deepest condolences to Sylvia and the rest of his family.
Belinda Boon
January 11, 2015 | Reynoldsburg, OH
Ken was a wonderful colleague.
Helen P. Alkire, Former Chair, Dept. of Dance, OSU
January 11, 2015 | Orient, OH
Dr. Marantz helped me to think in new and wonderful ways.
Jacqueline Alkire, Ph.D.
January 11, 2015 | Columbus, OH
May his memory be for a blessing.
Melodee Kornacker
January 09, 2015 | Columbus, OH
