Benjamin De Brie Taylor

TAYLOR, BENJAMIN de BRIE, Former Dean, Artist, Writer. Benjamin "Brie" Taylor died on April 26, 2013, formerly of Wakefield. He was Dean of Parsons School of Design in New York and Dean of the Herron School of Art. He was Director of the Institute of Design at IIT. He remained there, as Professor of Art and Design History, until 1987 when he became Professor Emeritus. Brie was born in Paris, graduated from Harvard in 1947 after serving in the army for three years, where he saw combat and received two Bronze Stars, leaving with the rank of Captain. Brie is the author of 'Design Lessons from Nature'. His paintings were shown in many museums and galleries around the country including the Museum of Modern Art. Brie served as President of the South County Art Association in Kingston. He is survived by two nephews and a niece. Funeral arrangements are private. Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, Westerly, is in charge of arrangements. For condolences, gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com