Thomas Munro (15 February 1897 in Omaha, Nebraska – April 14, 1974 in Sarasota, Florida[1]) was an American philosopher of art and professor of art history at Western Reserve University.
He served as Curator of Education for the Cleveland Museum of Art for 36 years (1931–67).
from Columbia University,[2][3][4] where he was influenced by philosopher and educator John Dewey.
Munro served as a sergeant with the psychological services of the Army Medical Corps before returning to Columbia to get his Ph.D. in 1920.
[3] Munro retired in 1967 from both roles, retaining emeritus status at Case Western until his death in 1974.