Rudolph Schaeffer

Rudolph Schaeffer
Born(1886-06-26)June 26, 1886
DiedMarch 5, 1988(1988-03-05) (aged 101)
NationalityAmerican
Known forRudolph Schaeffer School of Design
MovementArts and Crafts movement

Rudolph Frederick Schaeffer (June 26, 1886 – March 5, 1988) an American arts educator and artist connected to the Arts and Crafts movement. He was the founder of the Rudolph Schaeffer School of Design, a school that was based in San Francisco and produced designers, architects, interior decorators, teachers and colorists for more than 50 years. He was one of many pioneers in the study of color field, and has been credited with establishing the city of San Francisco as an International design center.