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The image shows an open book containing the biography and a statement by the artist T. Lux Feininger. The left page is titled "Biography of T. Lux Feininger" and includes a timeline of significant events in his life from 1910 to 1962. The timeline covers his birth in Berlin, education, military service, teaching positions, and various exhibitions.

Key points from the biography:

• Born in Berlin in 1910 to Julia and Lyonel Feininger.
• Studied at the Bauhaus in Dessau and Berlin from 1926 to 1932.
• Resided in Paris and traveled in Sweden from 1932 to 1936.
• Moved to the United States in 1936, living in New York.
• Served in the United States Army from 1942 to 1945.
• Taught design at Sarah Lawrence College and Harvard University.

The biography also lists one-man exhibitions and principal group exhibitions, as well as writings by the artist.

The right page is titled "Statement by the Artist" and includes a personal statement by T. Lux Feininger, dated January 1962. In this statement, Feininger discusses his artistic journey and philosophical views. He mentions a shift in his focus from subject matter to form and from conscious effort to a more intuitive approach. He describes his fascination with geometrical form and his return to painting after a period of focusing on design. Feininger expresses his desire to create art that is aesthetically and ethically acceptable, aiming to show the beauty and danger of God's creations. He concludes by stating his hope to inspire a new religiousness through his art.

The document appears to be a detailed record of Feininger's professional and artistic life, providing insights into his career, exhibitions, and personal artistic philosophy.

The image shows an open book with text on both visible pages. The left page is titled "BIOGRAPHY OF L. LEX FEININGER" and includes a chronological list of events from his life, such as his birth in Berlin in 1891, his studies, residencies, military service, and teaching positions. It also lists his one-man exhibitions and principal group exhibitions from 1923 to 1958. Additionally, there are references to writings by the artist, including an essay on "Juan Gris: A Reverence and a Slate" and other published works.

The right page is titled "STATEMENT BY THE ARTIST" and contains a handwritten date at the top: "February 19 - March 24, 1962." The text is a personal statement by the artist, discussing his artistic journey, his shift from subject matter to form, and his evolving relationship with geometry and abstraction. He mentions his struggles and recovery, his move towards constructivism, and his desire to create a world of subjective values that are ethically and aesthetically acceptable. He also discusses his use of symbols, his alignment with a new spiritual order, and his aspiration to remind viewers of the beauty and danger in the world. The statement is signed and dated January 1962 in Cambridge, Mass.

The image displays a biographical document about the artist Lyonel Feininger, covering several key aspects of his life and career:

Biography of T. Lux Feininger

1. 1910-1920:

   • Born in Berlin to Julia and Lyonel Feininger.

2. 1926-1932:

   • Studied at the Bauhaus, Dessau under prominent instructors such as Josef Albers, Wassily Kandinsky, Paul Klee, and Lászlo Moholy-Nagy.
   • Pursued post-graduate studies at the Bauhaus in the stage class of Oskar Schlemmer.

3. 1933-1936:

   • Resided in Paris for three years.
   • Traveled in Sweden and Switzerland.

4. 1936-1942:

   • Moved to the United States; lived in New York.

5. 1942-1945:

   • Served in the United States Army.

6. 1950-1952:

   • Taught design at Sarah Lawrence College.

7. 1953:

   • Began teaching drawing and painting in the Department of Fine Arts at Harvard University.

One-Man Exhibitions

Feininger's works were exhibited in several notable galleries and museums, including:

• Erfurt, Kunstvereine (1931)
• Berlin, Galerie Ferdinand Möller (1933)
• New York, Nierendorf Gallery (1937, 1938, 1940, 1950, 1952)
• Boston, Stuart Art Gallery (1946)
• New York, Curt Valentin Gallery (1949)
• Cambridge, Harvard University's Busch-Reisinger Museum (1955)
• Boston, Margaret Brown Gallery (1958)
• Boston, Design Corporation (1959)

Principal Group Exhibitions

Feininger participated in numerous group exhibitions, including:

• Pittsburgh, Carnegie International (1933, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1939, 1944-1945)
• New York World's Fair (1939)
• Whitney Museum of American Art's "Annual" (1940)
• Museum of Modern Art (various exhibitions from 1942-1957)
• São Paulo Museum Biennale (1957)

Writings by the Artist

Feininger contributed to various publications, including:

• "Jean Grein: A Reverence and a Salute" in The Common (Sarah Lawrence College, November 1951)
• "Two Painters" in Magazine of Art (November 1952)
• "The Bauhaus Tradition of an Idea" in Criticism (Wayne State University, Winter 1960)

Statement by the Artist

Feininger reflects on his artistic journey:

• He discusses the oscillation between focusing on subject matter and form, conscious effort, and yielding to fascination.
• Mentions his encounter with dynamism and clarity in commercial forms during early painting.
• Describes his early interest in ships, railroads, and the formulation of pictorial language.
• After military service, he returned to art, focusing on pure geometrical forms.
• He found that geometric relations are absolute and final, leading him to a world of subjective values closely aligned with appealing physical and ethical aspects of the earth.
• His subject matter is symbolic, aiming to express the spirit of the earth.
• His chief symbol is the snake, representing the existence of beauty and God's creations.

The document is dated January 1962 and signed by T. Lux Feininger from Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The image shows an open book featuring a biography and a statement by the artist T. Lux Feininger. The pages are dated from February 19 to March 24, 1962.

Left Page: Biography of T. Lux Feininger

• 1910: Born in Berlin of Julia and Lyce Feininger.
• 1926-1929: Studied at the Bauhaus in Dessau, under Josef Albers, Wassily Kandinsky, Paul Klee, and László Moholy-Nagy.
• 1929-1932: Pursued post-graduate studies at the Bauhaus in the stage class of Oskar Schlemmer.
• 1932-1936: Resided for three years in Paris; traveled in Sweden and Switzerland.
• 1936-1942: Moved to the United States; lived in New York.
• 1942-1945: Served in the United States Army.
• 1950-1952: Taught design at Sarah Lawrence College.
• 1953-: Taught drawing and painting, Department of Fine Arts, Harvard University.

One-Man Exhibitions

• Erfurt, Kunstverein (1931); Berlin, Galerie Ferdinand Möller (1932); Berlin, Galerie Karl Nierendorf (1935); Hamburg, Galerie Cometer (1935); New York, Wierer Gallery (1937); Boston, St. Botolph Art Gallery (1940); New York, Julien Levy Gallery (1941); New York, United Nations Club (1949); New York, Edwin Hewitt Gallery (1950); Boston, Design Corporation (1958); Boston, Design Corporation (1959).

Principal Group Exhibitions

• Pittsburgh, Carnegie International (1933, 1934, 1935, 1939, 1943, 1945); New York, Museum of Modern Art (1934); New York, Museum of Modern Art, "American Realists and Magic Realists" (1934); São Paulo Museum Biennial (1951); Brazil, São Paulo Museum Biennial (1957).

Writings by the Artist

• "Juan Gris: A Reverence and a Solute," in The Compass (Sarah Lawrence College), Vol. XXI, No. 7, November 1951.
• "Two Paintings by T. Lux Feininger," in Chrysalis (Boston), Vol. IX, No. 3-4, October 1952.
• "The Bauhaus: Evolution of an Idea," in Criticium (Wayne State University), Vol. II, No. 3, Summer 1960.

Right Page: Statement by the Artist

The statement discusses Feininger's artistic journey, emphasizing the shift in his focus from subject matter to form. He reflects on his initial fascination with ships, railroads, and other subjects, which led to a more intuitive formulation of pictorial language. After World War II, Feininger found himself drawn to abstract geometric forms, influenced by his studies at the Bauhaus.

He mentions that while geometric art forms are educational and precise, they can also be subjective and open to interpretation. Feininger expresses his concern with ethical and aesthetic values, aiming to create a visual order that reflects the spirit of the earth and the moral intentions of the artist. He aligns his artistic vision with a "new religiosity," emphasizing the beauty, existence, and dangers of God's creations.

The statement was written in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in January 1962.

The image depicts an open book featuring a biography and a statement by the artist T. Lux Feininger. Here’s a detailed summary of each section:

Biography of T. Lux Feininger

• 1910: Born in Berlin to Julia and Lyose Feininger.
• 1926-29: Studied at the Bauhaus, under Josef Albers, Wassily Kandinsky, Paul Klee, and László Moholy-Nagy.
• 1929-32: Pursued post-graduate studies at the Bauhaus in the stage class of Oskar Schlemmer.
• 1932-36: Resided for three years in Paris, traveled in Sweden and Switzerland.
• 1936-42: Moved to the United States; lived in New York.
• 1942-45: Served in the United States Army.
• 1950-52: Taught design at Sarah Lawrence College.
• 1953-: Taught drawing and painting, Department of Fine Arts, Harvard University.

One-Man Exhibitions:

• Erfurt, Kunstverein (1921): Berlin, Galerie Ferdinand Möller (1922); Berlin, Galerie Karl Nierendorf (1925); Hamburg, Galerie Commerz (1926); Berlin, Galerie Gurlitt (1928); New York, Macbeth Gallery (1930); New York, Art Center Gallery (1935); Boston, Stuart Art Gallery (1946); New York, Julien Levy Gallery (1948); New York, United Nations Club (1949); New York, Edwynn Houk Gallery (1953); Boston, Design Corporation (1958); Boston, Design Corporation (1961).

Principal Group Exhibitions:

• Pittsburgh Carnegie International (1923, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1939, 1942): New York, Museum of Modern Art; "American Realists and Magic Realists" (1936); Sao Paulo Museum Biennial (1951); Sao Paulo Museum Biennial (1957).

Writings by the Artist:

• "Juan Gris: A Reverence and a Slate" in The Compass (Sarah Lawrence College), Vol. XXI, No. 7, November 1951.
• "Two Paintings by T. Lux Feininger" in Chrysalis (Boston), Vol. IX, Nos. 9-10, October 1952.
• "The Bauhaus: Revolution of an Idea" in Criticisms (Wayne State University), Vol. 11, No. 3, Summer 1960.

Statement by the Artist:

• Date: February 19 - March 24, 1962.
• Content:
  • Feininger discusses his artistic evolution, noting a shift in emphasis from subject matter to form, influenced by the Bauhaus.
  • He describes his early fascination with ships and roads, leading to a more intuitive approach to pictorial language.
  • After his military service, he found himself in a world of ruins, which led to a period of self-recovery and a return to constructivist influences.
  • He explains his attraction to geometric forms, although he acknowledges their limitations in conveying ultimate and final art forms.
  • His current focus is on finding a balance between subjective values and an ethically acceptable representation of the world.
  • He aims to create symbolic art that is moral and fair, aligning himself with the idea of "a new religiosity."

Additional Notes:

• The text is dated January 1962, Cambridge, Mass.
• The document is part of a larger collection, likely an archive or publication, given the layout and style of the text.

The image shows an open book containing a document related to T. Lux Feininger. The document is dated February 19 to March 24, 1962.

The main sections include:

1. Biography of T. Lux Feininger:

   • Feininger was born in Berlin in 1890 to Julia and Lyce Feininger.
   • He studied at the Bauhaus in various years (1926-29) with notable instructors such as Josef Albers, Wassily Kandinsky, Paul Klee, and László Moholy-Nagy.
   • He pursued post-graduate studies at the Bauhaus in 1929-32.
   • He resided in Paris and Switzerland from 1932-36.
   • He moved to the United States in 1936 and lived in New York.
   • Feininger served in the United States Army from 1942-45.
   • He taught design at Sarah Lawrence College from 1950-52.
   • Feininger taught drawing and painting at the Department of Fine Arts, Harvard University from 1953 onward.

2. One-Man Exhibitions:

   • Lists various galleries and exhibitions Feininger participated in, including venues in cities like Berlin, New York, Boston, and Paris.

3. Principal Group Exhibitions:

   • Lists prominent group exhibitions Feininger participated in, such as those at the Carnegie International (1933-1936), Museum of Modern Art, and others.

4. Statement by the Artist:

   • This section contains a personal statement by Feininger about his artistic evolution and philosophy.
   • He discusses the shift from conscious subject matter to a more intuitive, geometric form.
   • He mentions his earlier interest in ships and railroads and how his work evolved post-army service.
   • Feininger talks about the importance of geometric relations and how his art seeks to express the spirit of earth ethically and aesthetically.

5. Writings by the Artist:

   • References to several published articles and books by Feininger, including contributions to The Compass, Crystallis, and Criticism.

The last page includes a signature and date, January 1962, from Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The image shows an open book with two typed pages. The left page contains a biography and exhibition history of T. Lux Feininger, including sections titled "Biography of T. Lux Feininger," "One-Man Exhibitions," "Principal Group Exhibitions," and "Writings by the Artist." The right page is a "Statement by the Artist" dated January 1962, where T. Lux Feininger discusses his artistic approach, shifting emphasis between subject matter and form, influences such as constructivism and geometric form, and his philosophical views on art as an expression of the spirit of the earth. At the top of the left page, there is a handwritten note in blue ink reading "February 19 - March 24, 1962." The book appears to be a formal catalog or publication related to the artist.

This image shows an open book or exhibition catalogue with two pages visible. On the left-hand page, at the top, there is handwritten text that says "February 19 - March 24, 1962." Below that is the typed text under the heading "BIOGRAPHY OF T. LUX FEININGER," outlining his life events and career highlights chronologically, starting from his birth in 1910 in Berlin. This list includes details about his education, his residencies, and his career as an educator teaching drawing and painting. The page also includes a list of his "ONE-MAN EXHIBITIONS," with locations and years, and a shorter list of "PRINCIPAL GROUP EXHIBITIONS" that included his work.

On the right-hand page, there's a "STATEMENT BY THE ARTIST," where T. Lux Feininger discusses his artistic journey and philosophy. He talks about the shifting emphasis from subject matter to form in his work, his interest in geometrical forms, and his concern with clothing the physical world in aesthetically and ethically acceptable garb. He also reflects on the symbolic nature of his subject matter, particularly the snake, as an expression of the spirit of the earth. The statement is dated January 1962 and signed "T. Lux Feininger, Cambridge, Mass."

Overall, the image depicts a text-heavy document, likely part of an art exhibition or catalogue, outlining the professional background and personal artistic reflections of T. Lux Feininger.

The image depicts an open book, showing two facing pages that appear to be part of an artist's portfolio or exhibition catalog. The left page is titled "Biography of T. Lux Feininger" and provides a chronological overview of the artist's life and career. Key details include:

• Birth: In Berlin, the son of Julius and Lydia Feininger.
• Education: Studied at the Bauhaus under Johannes Itten, Dessau, and under Josef Albers, Wassily Kandinsky, Paul Klee, and Laszlo Moholy-Nagy.
• Post-graduate studies: At the Bauhaus in the stage class of Oskar Schlemmer.
• Residences and travels: Lived in Paris, traveled in Sweden and Switzerland.
• Move to the United States: Lived in New York.
• Military service: Served in the United States Army.
• Teaching: At Sarah Lawrence College and Harvard University.
• One-Man Exhibitions: A list of solo exhibitions from 1932 to 1958, including locations such as Berlin, Hamburg, New York, Boston, and others.
• Principal Group Exhibitions: A list of group exhibitions from 1933 to 1957, including venues like the Carnegie International, Museum of Modern Art, and others.

The right page is titled "Statement by the Artist" and contains a written reflection by T. Lux Feininger, dated January 1962. The statement discusses the artist's evolving artistic philosophy, emphasizing a shift from subject matter to form, and the influence of geometric abstraction. Feininger reflects on his early fascination with ships, railroads, and other forms, and how his experiences during and after World War II shaped his artistic direction. He describes his pursuit of pure, geometrical forms and his belief in the symbolic and spiritual significance of his work. The statement concludes with a note that the artist signed it in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The top of the left page has a handwritten annotation: "February 19 - March 24, 1962", likely indicating the dates of an exhibition or event related to the artist. The overall layout is clean and formal, typical of an artist's catalog or exhibition documentation. The text is typed, and the pages are part of a bound book with visible spine and edges.

The image shows an open book with the title "T. Lux Feininger: A Catalogue Raisonné of the Paintings" by Walter L. Liedtke. The book is opened to a page that contains a biography of T. Lux Feininger, a German-American painter and printmaker. The biography includes details about Feininger's life, education, and career, as well as a list of his one-man exhibitions and principal group exhibitions. The biography also includes a statement by Feininger himself, in which he discusses his artistic philosophy and the evolution of his work over time.