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The image is a page from a publication titled "Prudential Center News," dated September 15, 1966. The page is titled "Supremacy of Feeling in Creative Art" and discusses the work of the artist Kazimir Malevich, specifically his painting "Composition" from 1916.

The article highlights the importance of the Busch-Reisinger Museum's collection and its role in public education. It mentions that the museum's collection includes works from the Middle Ages to the present, with a focus on German, Dutch, and Scandinavian art. The article emphasizes the museum's intentionally selected works, including Malevich's painting, which is described as a layman's attempt to prove a scene of nature.

The text discusses Malevich's artistic journey, noting that he was faced with a changing world and sought to find a new form of expression. The article explains that Malevich's work "Composition" is a gift from the Alexander Dorner Trust and represents a way to illustrate an industrial movement by eliminating the subject matter. The painting is described as a realistic illustration of the viewer's inability to forget any nostalgic past, with the artist's direct impact on the canvas.

The article also mentions the influence of German Expressionism and the Busch-Reisinger Museum's role in preserving and interpreting this significant period in art history. The page includes a black-and-white image of Malevich's painting, which features a black circle and a black rectangle on a white background.

The image is a page from a newspaper or magazine titled "Prudential Center News" dated September 15, 1968. The article, written by Sue Mason, is focused on the "Supremacy of Feeling in Creative Art."

The article discusses the Busch-Reisinger Museum's collection, specifically focusing on a piece by Kasimir Malewitsch titled "Composition." The text emphasizes the importance of the artwork as it reflects the artist's exploration of the relationship between art and emotion, rather than relying on traditional techniques.

Key points include:

1. The article is part of a series exploring modern art collections.
2. Malewitsch's "Composition" is described as a work that provokes curiosity about the significance of art.
3. It is highlighted for its innovative approach to visual expression, emphasizing the emotional and conceptual elements over traditional forms.
4. The museum's collection is noted for its influence on the evolution of modern art, particularly in German Expressionism and Surrealism.

The layout includes a photograph of the artwork, "Composition" by Kasimir Malewitsch, which is a black and white abstract piece. The article aims to convey the essence and impact of this and other works in the collection, illustrating how they represent the artistic evolution and the emotional depth of modern art.

PAGE FOUR PRUDENTIAL CENTER NEWS SEPTEMBER 15, 1968

"Supremacy Of Feeling In Creative Art"

By Sue Mason

Important collections don't always fall under the constant glare of publicity; such is the case with the Busch-Reisinger Museum. Located on the corner of Kirkland Street and Divinity Avenue, it is but a short walk from Harvard Square. The Museum, now under the momentary jurisdiction of the Fogg, houses works of art that span the centuries, via art in all media, dating from the Middle Ages to the present. What I found to be of special interest is their fine collection of modern German art.

I intentionally selected the Kazimir Malevich painting entitled "Composition" (1916) to layman, but to provoke a sense of curiosity on why a circle and rectangle should fall under the heading of a "composition." Malevich was an artist who faced with a changing world, where the pleasant subjects of nature and landscape were no longer acceptable, had to express his thoughts and emotions. He was forced to find a way to illustrate an industrialism movement. By eliminating the human element, Malevich could force the viewer to forget any nostalgia for the past. Finding no solace in the external world he turned to the internal, the impact of the canvas. Advocating the supremacy of feeling in creative art, Malevich could no longer identify with the past. His first purely abstract or similar subject was painted with a technical proficiency. Malevich did, however, retain the elements of calculation, precision and geometry, at his liaison with the rising industrial complex. Thus, we are able to respect the artist for his highly developed sense of order, and his historical importance.

The collection illustrates other periods of German influence, such as the highly romantic world of Paul Klee. Klee, like Malevich, felt the need for a new and individual treatment of the classical art form. Relying on his emotions, rather than the teachings of the old masters, he produced a body of work that was both primitive and childlike. The final outcome of his work is a series of abstract and geometric forms. His painted symbols are set adrift in a word, dreamlike world, never quite clear in their meaning. He often painted the string of a guitar or the sound of a bell. The subconscious, the world of dreams, was such as "Magnetic Apparatus for Plant Cultivation" supplies a partial explanation to the uninitiated. To fully understand Klee's concept, it is necessary to understand his use of shape or symbol, it is necessary to understand his use of shape or symbol, with the hope that it would fall far a certain idea from the mind, which could then be expressed in a more realistic interpretation of his subject.

The collection represents many more movements, which have had an enormous influence on present art movements. Surrealism and German Expressionism are highly represented. The Museum offers a fine opportunity to study the development of art which is still in evidence. The Busch-Reisinger offers a specialized look into the soul of modern civilization.

Kazimir Malevich's "Composition" a gift from the Alexander Dorner Trust 1951-2

The image shows a page from the "Prudential Center News," dated September 15, 1968. The article on this page is titled "Supremacy Of Feeling In Creative Art" and is written by Sue Mason.

Key Points of the Article:

1. Introduction to Museum Exhibit:

   • The Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, located on the corner of Main Street and Binz Avenue, is noted for its comprehensive art collection, particularly its modern art section.
   • The museum is now exhibiting an important collection from the Peggy Guggenheim collection, featuring modern art.

2. Kasimir Malevich's Contribution:

   • Kasimir Malevich, a Russian painter, is highlighted for his shift from traditional, representational art to abstract forms.
   • Malevich initially painted in a realistic style but felt compelled to break away from it to express a changing world where old forms were inadequate.
   • His famous work, "Composition," a black square on a white background, is mentioned as a seminal piece that illustrates the transition to Suprematism.

3. Suprematism:

   • Malevich's movement towards Suprematism is explained as an attempt to provoke curiosity and rethink conventional art.
   • Suprematism is described as a form of abstract art focusing on geometric shapes and pure artistic feeling, devoid of direct references to the natural world.

4. Paul Klee's Artistic Philosophy:

   • The article also discusses Paul Klee, another artist who explored abstract and symbolic forms.
   • Klee believed in the power of art to capture unseen and imaginative worlds, using symbols and geometric forms to express complex ideas.
   • His work, like Malevich's, moved away from traditional representation to a more symbolic and abstract approach.

5. Cultural and Historical Context:

   • The article places these artistic movements within a broader cultural and historical context, suggesting that such art reflects the changing perspectives of the time.
   • The works of Malevich and Klee are seen as pivotal in the evolution of modern art, pushing boundaries and exploring new ways of visual expression.

Visual Elements:

• The page includes a photograph of Kasimir Malevich's "Composition," which is a simple black square on a white canvas.
• The layout is typical of a newspaper with clear text columns and a prominent title.

The article overall emphasizes the importance of emotional and abstract elements in creative art, focusing on the revolutionary contributions of Malevich and Klee.

The image is a page from the Prudential Center News dated September 15, 1968. It features an article titled "Supremacy Of Feeling In Creative Art" by Sue Mason.

The article discusses the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which houses works of modern German art. Sue Mason highlights the museum's collection of Kasimir Malevich's art, particularly his painting "Composition," which is a black square on a white background.

The text explains that Malevich's work represents a pivotal moment in modern art, where he sought to eliminate the human subject to focus on the emotional impact of shapes and colors. Malevich's geometric abstractions aimed to evoke feelings and thoughts directly, rather than depicting recognizable scenes or objects.

The article also mentions that Malevich was influenced by Paul Klee's playful and childlike approach to art, which led to more primitive and expressive forms. It describes how Malevich's art broke from traditional forms and introduced a new era of artistic expression that was more about the internal emotional experience than external representation.

The Busch-Reisinger Museum's collection, including Malevich's works, reflects the significant influence of these avant-garde movements on modern art. The article emphasizes the importance of the museum's collection in understanding the evolution of modern art and its connection to contemporary society.

The image is a page from a newspaper titled "Prudential Center News," dated September 15, 1968. The page is labeled "PAGE FOUR" and the article is titled "Supremacy of Feeling in Creative Art" by Sue Mason.

The article discusses the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, located on Kirkland Street and Divinity Avenue in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The museum houses a significant collection of modern German art, including works by Paul Klee.

The focus of the article is Kasimir Malevich, a Russian artist, and his painting "Composition" (1915). The article explains that Malevich's art was a reaction to a changing world where traditional subjects no longer held relevance. He sought to find a way to illustrate industrialism by eliminating the human element and focusing on geometric forms, which he believed could be a realistic representation of the industrial age.

The article mentions that Malevich's work "Composition" is a gift from the Alexander Dorner Trust and that it represents a pivotal point in the development of modern art, particularly in the Suprematist movement, which aimed to capture the essence of feeling and emotion rather than traditional subject matter. The text also highlights the museum's broader collection, which includes works by Paul Klee and reflects the influence of various art movements, such as Surrealism and German Expressionism, on modern civilization.

The image shows a page from a publication titled "Prudential Center News" dated September 15, 1968. The page is numbered "Page Four" and features an article titled "Supremacy Of Feeling In Creative Art" by Sue Mason.

The article discusses the Busch-Reisinger Museum and its collection of German, Dutch, and Scandinavian art, with a particular focus on a painting by Kasimir Malevitch titled "Composition." The text explains Malevitch's artistic approach, emphasizing the use of simple geometric shapes—a circle and a rectangle—to provoke thought and represent the supremacy of feeling in creative art. It also mentions Malevitch's influence and the conceptual background of the painting, referencing other German artistic movements and artists like Paul Klee.

Prominently displayed in the center of the page is a reproduction of Malevitch's painting "Composition," featuring a solid black circle positioned above a solid black square on a light background.

Overall, the page appears to be an art-centric article introducing readers to Malevitch's abstract work and its significance within modern German art history.

The image shows a magazine or newspaper page titled "PRUDENTIAL CENTER NEWS," with the headline “Supremacy Of Feeling In Creative Art” by Sue Mason, dated September 5, 1968. The article appears to discuss the role of emotion and feeling in the creation of art, touching on the distinction between intellectual concepts and the subjective experience of art.

In the center of the article page, there's a black and white reproduced image of an artwork, which is a geometric composition with a circular shape placed above a rectangular shape against a plain background. This artwork is credited below the image as "Kazimir Malevich's "Composition" a gift from the Alexander Dorner Trust 1962."

The article provides a context for understanding the artwork by referring to various topics such as industrialism, memory, and the works of modern artists, suggesting a deep contemplation of abstract art's purpose and meaning. There are columns of text surrounding the image of the artwork, but the entirety of the text is not legible due to the image resolution and angle. The page is part of a bound collection, evident by the visible binding on the right edge of the image.

The image is a double-page spread from a magazine, with a layout that includes a title, text, and an image. The title reads "Supremacy Of Feeling In Creative Art," and the text discusses the concept of feeling in art, specifically referencing the works of artists like Paul Klee and Kasimir Malevich. The image is a black and white photograph of a painting by Malevich, titled "Composition of a Gift." The text explains the artist's intention to illustrate an industrial movement through the painting, emphasizing the importance of feeling in creative art. The magazine spread also includes a reference to the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which houses a significant collection of German art.

The image is a page from a publication, likely a magazine or newspaper, dated September 15, 1968. The page is titled "'Supremacy Of Feeling In Creative Art'" by Sue Mason. The article discusses the significance of emotions in creative art, using the works of Kazimir Malevich as a primary example.

The text describes Malevich's painting, "Suprematist Composition Gift from the Alexander Courteney of Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University Painter Trust 195.12," which is a black square on a white background. The article explains that Malevich intended to evoke an industrial movement and break through the viewer's mind to a direct experience of the canvas, eliminating external references and focusing on the painting's form and color.

The article also discusses the historical context of Malevich's work, comparing it to other German art movements such as Expressionism and Surrealism. It highlights the influence of these movements on modern civilization and the soul of modern art. The text is written in a formal and academic tone, with a focus on the emotional and intellectual aspects of art.