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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1966-1968

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The image depicts an open book or scrapbook with several pieces of paper and a newspaper clipping attached to its pages. The book has a green cover and white pages. The newspaper clipping is from "The Christian Science Monitor" dated Saturday, November 4, 1967.

The clipping contains an article titled "Catalogue of new art." The article discusses the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, which has acquired works by artists connected with the development of modern art. It mentions that a catalogue of these works has been published, and an exhibition of many of the new acquisitions will be held at the museum until November 26.

The article highlights several artworks, including:

  • A painting by Lyonel Feininger, an enigmatic genius of the comic strip.
  • Two paintings by Albers from his "Homage to the Square" series.
  • Drawings and lithographs by Kandinsky.
  • A sculpture by Emil Nolde.
  • A painting by Max Bill.

The article notes that the new acquisitions are varied and include works that are semi-abstract, abstract, expressionistic, and constructivist. It specifically mentions Max Bill's "25-4 Column" as a striking piece of sculpture.

The other pieces of paper attached to the book appear to be various notes or cuttings, some of which are handwritten. The overall condition of the book and clippings suggests that they are aged and have been preserved for some time.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper clipping from "The Christian Science Monitor," dated Saturday, November 4, 1967. The clipping is titled "Catalogue of new art," and it discusses the Busch-Reisinger and Fogg Museums at Harvard University.

The article highlights that between 1967 and 1968, the museums acquired about 350 new works from modern German artists. A catalog of these acquisitions is available, and a significant portion of these works is from the 20th century.

The clipping mentions several notable pieces, including:

  • A 1923 drawing by Paul Klee that is considered a remarkable piece, accompanied by a Hand Organ.
  • Two paintings by Albers from "Homage to the Square."
  • Lithographs and drawings by Max Bill, which are characterized by their abstract shapes and forms.
  • A sculpture by Emil Nolde, referred to as "Prophet."
  • Various other types of art including German folk art and works from different modern art movements like Constructivism and Expressionism.

The piece specifically mentions "Endless Column," a sculpture by Joseph Beuys, as one of the striking pieces of modern sculpture shown. The article is credited to C.A.

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The image shows an open scrapbook with a single newspaper clipping glued onto the right-hand page. The newspaper clipping is from "The Christian Science Monitor," dated Saturday, November 4, 1967. The headline of the clipping reads "Catalogue of new art." The article discusses the acquisition of about 300 works by modern German artists, including Paul Klee, for the Busch-Reisinger and Fogg Museums at Harvard University. The clipping mentions that a catalogue of these new works has been published and that an exhibition of many of the new acquisitions will be on view at the Busch-Reisinger Museum in December. The article also highlights specific pieces, such as a 1923 drawing by Paul Klee, an untitled painting by Heinz Mack, and a woodcut by Emil Nolde, among others. The left-hand page of the scrapbook is blank, and the edges of the pages show signs of aging.

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The image shows an open page of "The Christian Science Monitor" newspaper dated Saturday, November 4, 1967. The section displayed is an article titled "Catalogue of new art."

Here are some detailed points from the article:

  1. Overview of the Collection:

    • Between 1957 and the present (1967), the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University has acquired approximately 350 works by either modern German artists or artists from German-speaking regions.
  2. Catalogue Details:

    • The article mentions a newly published catalogue of the museum's new works, which includes around 200 pieces of 20th-century art.
    • The catalogue will be available until November 25, coinciding with an exhibition of many of the new acquisitions at the museum.
  3. Notable Works:

    • The article highlights several specific works:
      • Paul Klee’s 1929 drawing with an enigmatic sense, accompanied by a handwritten verse.
      • Two paintings by Adolf Hölzel, known for their abstract qualities.
      • Works by Hans Arp, including drawings and lithographs that show a playful contrast between shapes and forms.
      • A woodcut titled "Prophet" by Emil Nolde.
  4. Artistic Movements:

    • The collection represents various styles and movements, prominently featuring German art such as:
      • Expressionism (with artists like Emil Nolde).
      • Constructivism, exemplified by abstract works.
      • Folklike art and other different variations of modern artistic expressions.
  5. Sculpture:

    • The article specifically mentions a striking piece of sculpture shown in the form of a column, identified as "Endless Column" by an artist whose initials are C.A.

Overall, the article provides a glimpse into the diverse and significant acquisitions of modern German art by the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

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The image shows a page from a book or album with a newspaper clipping inserted into it. The newspaper clipping is from "The Christian Science Monitor," dated Saturday, November 4, 1967. The headline of the article is "Catalogue of new art."

Here's a detailed summary of the article:

The article discusses an exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger and Fogg Museums at Harvard University, which features around 350 works by modern German artists. These works were acquired between 1967 and 1967, with a significant number of the pieces being acquired in the previous year, 1966. The article mentions that a catalog of these new works has been published, providing a record of many of the new acquisitions.

Among the notable pieces are:

  • A 1923 drawing by Paul Klee, titled "Aquarium," which depicts an enigmatic scene of a man with a hand organ.
  • Two paintings by Albers from the series "Homage to the Square."
  • A series of drawings and lithographs by Albers, which are described as a kind of fantasy of concrete abstract shapes and forms.
  • A woodcut by Emil Nolde titled "Prophet."
  • A sculpture by Otto Herbert Hajek, called "Endless Column," which is noted as the most striking piece of sculpture in the show.

The article highlights the diversity of the artworks, including both solemnly German and folk art, as well as various styles of constructivism and expressionism. The overall tone of the article suggests a focus on the variety and significance of the new acquisitions in the museum's collection.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper, specifically an article from "The Christian Science Monitor" dated Saturday, November 4, 1967. The article is titled "Catalogue of new art."

The article discusses the acquisitions of modern German art between 1957 and 1967 by the Busch-Reisinger and Fogg Museums at Harvard University. It mentions that approximately 350 works were acquired, including paintings, sculptures, and drawings by notable artists such as Paul Klee, Emil Nolde, and others.

Key points from the article include:

  • The exhibition of these acquisitions started on November 25, 1967, and will continue until January 1968.
  • Some of the works mentioned are a 1923 drawing by Paul Klee with an enigmatic sense of humor, a painting by Emil Nolde titled "Homage to the Square," and a sculpture by Emil Nolde called "Prophet."
  • The collection features a variety of art styles, including German Expressionism, folk art, and different forms of constructivism.
  • A notable sculpture, "Endless Column," by Constantin Brancusi, is highlighted as one of the most striking pieces in the exhibition.

The article is clipped and appears to be preserved within a book or scrapbook, with some remnants of additional papers or clippings around it. The page is dated and appears to be from a specific section of the newspaper, likely the arts or culture section.

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The image shows an open book or album with two cut-out newspaper clippings glued or taped inside. The clippings are yellowed with age. The larger clipping on top features a partial headline from "The Christian Science Monitor" with the date "Saturday, November 4, 1967".

The smaller clipping below is titled "Catalogue of new art" and discusses an exhibition of new works at the Busch-Reisinger and Fogg Museums at Harvard University. The text mentions the acquisition of about 350 works by modern German artists between 1957 and 1967, focusing on 20th-century art connected with Germany. Several artists and works are highlighted, including Paul Klee, Albert, and Emil Nolde. Styles mentioned include folkish art, constructivism, expressionism, abstraction, and sculpture, with a special note on Max Bill's gold-plated sculpture titled "Endless Surface in the form of a Column." The article is signed with the initials "C.A."

The surrounding pages in the book appear thick and textured, suggesting it might be a scrapbook or archival collection. The book's spine is visible on the left side of the image.

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This is an image of an open book lying flat, showing a page with a newspaper clipping pasted onto it. The clipping is titled "Catalogue of new art" and details an exhibition related to modern German artists of the 20th century at Busch-Reisinger and Fogg Museums at Harvard University. The clipping mentions specific works and artists, and a part of the paper on the left side with the date "Saturday, November 4, 1967" and the publication "THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR" is visible, which provides context to the date and source of the clipping.

The book itself has a light green cover with the rest of the pages either white or light beige. Several pages before the visible page are folded or creased, indicating that they might contain other clippings or documents. There is a sense of historical or research significance given the nature of the pasted clipping and the aging paper.

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The image shows an open book, likely a newspaper or magazine, with visible pages from The Christian Science Monitor. The visible page is dated Saturday, November 4, 1967, and features an article titled "Catalogue of new art." The article discusses a collection of approximately 350 works of modern German art acquired by the Busch-Reisinger and Fogg Museums at Harvard University between 1967 and 1971. It highlights the development of 20th-century German art and serves as a supplement to a 1937 catalogue.

The article mentions several notable artists and works, including Paul Klee, Emil Nolde, and Max Bill, describing their contributions to modern art. It also references specific pieces such as Klee's "Homage to the Square," Nolde's woodcut called "Prophet," and Bill's gold-plated sculpture "Column." The text emphasizes the variety and abstraction in the collection, noting styles that range from folkish art to constructivism and expressionism.

The book appears to be part of an archive or scrapbook, as indicated by the visible tabbed sections on the left side of the image. These tabs suggest that the book is organized for easy reference, possibly for research or personal collection purposes. The overall presentation indicates a historical or archival context, focusing on art and cultural commentary from the mid-20th century.

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The image shows an open book with a newspaper clipping pasted on the right side. The clipping is titled "Catalogue of new art" and contains information about modern German art works. The clipping mentions that the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University acquired about 350 works by either modern German artists or artists connected with the development of 20th-century art in Germany. The clipping also includes a description of some of the works, such as a drawing by Paul Klees, paintings by Albers, and a sculpture by Emil Nolde. The clipping is dated November 4, 1967, and is from the Christian Science Monitor.