Founded in 1895, by painter William Merritt Chase, Parsons School of Design has served as a pioneer in art and design, in the United States.
Its long list of celebrated alumni includes: Painters: Edward Hopper, Jasper Johns, and Norman Rockwell; and Fashion Designers: Donna Karan, Isaac Mizrahi, Jeffrey Banks, and Anna Sui.
Website: www.parsons.edu
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