Leon Berkowitz was an American artist and educator. He is best known for his color field paintings and the series, The Unities. He co-founded the Washington Workshop Center, a gallery and school. Berkowitz was a leading member of the art movement, the Washington Color School. Born: September 14, 1911, Philadelphia, PA Died: August 17, 1987 (age 75 years), Washington, D.C .Period: Washington Color School Partner: Ida Fox