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GALA RECEPTION PLANNED MED. AREA NEWS
BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM
JAN 23, 1975

A performance on the famed Flentrop organ by E. Power Biggs - gallery talks by Harvard faculty - an exhibition of art treasures - will highlight a reception January 29 at the Busch-Reisinger Museum to be hosted by The Committee of Friends.

The reception will start at 7 p.m. and marks the launching of a major membership drive for the Busch-Reisinger. New and old supporters of the museum are invited as well as those interested in joining the Friends' organization. The volunteer Committee of Friends, chaired by Dr. Freddy Homburger, Swiss consul, is providing the impetus for the membership drive.

The gallery talks by Harvard faculty members, starting at 7:30 p.m. will include such subjects as the museum's late medieval sculpture, Renaissance paintings, porcelains and other art treasures - many displayed as if in their original surroundings.

Also on view will be the exhibition, "Craft into Art: 1880-1950" which includes displays from the famous Bauhaus Archives and drawings, prints, paintings and sculpture illustrating the development of 20th century art in Northern and Central Europe.

EXHIBITION OF ANCIENT CHINESE JADES

An exhibition of "Ancient Chinese Jades from the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection" will be held at the Fogg Art Museum January 22 through March 18.

The 630 pieces in the Winthrop Collection are said to be the finest single assemblage of archaic jades in the world and the exhibition at the Fogg marks the first time they will be on view together since the collection was bequeathed to the University in 1943.

The Chinese jades, dating from the Neolithic Period through the Han Dynasty illustrate both ritual and decorative uses of the hardest mineral known to the early Chinese. From the mysterious ritual pi disks and replicas of Bronze Age tools and weapons to elaborately fashioned buckles, belt-hooks and pendants, the collection contains some of the most important examples of Chinese lapidaries' achievements known today.

The exhibition marks the publication of a definitive catalogue, "Ancient Chinese Jades from the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection" by Max Loehr, curator emeritus of oriental art, assisted by Louisa G. Fitzgerald Huber.

Gallery talks by members of the museum's Oriental Art Department, will be given every Sunday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. while the collection is on exhibition.

The image is a page from a newspaper or museum newsletter dated January 23, 1975, focusing on events at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. Here are the detailed points from the text:

1. Gala Reception:

   • Date and Time: January 23, 1975, starting at 7 p.m.
   • Event Host: Committee of Friends
   • Performance: A performance on the Flentrop organ by E. Power Biggs, a Harvard faculty member.
   • Exhibition: An exhibition of art treasures from the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
   • Purpose: The event marks the launch of a major membership drive. It invites both new and old supporters of the museum to join the Friends organization.

2. Gallery Talks:

   • Time: Starting at 7:30 p.m.
   • Topics Covered: Includes discussions on the museum’s late medieval sculpture, Renaissance paintings, porcelains, and other art treasures displayed in their original architectural surroundings.
   • Exhibition: Part of the gallery talks is also focused on the exhibition titled "Craft into Art: 1880-1950," which includes displays from the famous Bauhaus Archives and drawings, prints, paintings, and sculptures illustrating the development of 20th-century art in Northern and Central Europe.

3. Ancient Chinese Jades Exhibition:

   • Date: January 22 through March 18.
   • Location: The Fogg Art Museum.
   • Details: This exhibition showcases 630 pieces of ancient Chinese jades from the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection, the finest collection of archaic jades in the world. The jades date from the Neolithic Period through the Han Dynasty and illustrate both ritual and decorative uses.
   • Catalogue: The exhibition coincides with the publication of a definitive catalogue, "Ancient Chinese Jades from the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection," by Max Loehr, with contributions by Louisa G. Fitzgerald Huber.
   • Gallery Talks: Occurring every Sunday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. during the exhibition period.

The document highlights cultural and historical events related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum and its exhibitions, including membership drives and educational talks.

The image contains a document detailing events and exhibitions at the Busch-Reisinger Museum in January 1975. Here is a detailed summary:

Gala Reception:

• Date: January 29, 1975
• Event: A gala reception is planned at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
• Highlights:
  • A performance on the famous Flentrop organ by E. Power Biggs.
  • Gallery talks by Harvard faculty members, starting at 7:30 p.m.
  • Topics include the museum’s late medieval sculpture, Renaissance paintings, porcelains, and other art treasures.
  • An exhibition titled "Craft into Art: 1880-1950" showcasing works from the Bauhaus Archives, including drawings, prints, paintings, and sculpture.
• Membership Drive:
  • The event marks the launch of a major membership drive for the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
  • New and old supporters are invited to join the Friends of the Busch-Reisinger, with Dr. Freddy Homburger, Swiss consul, providing the impetus for the membership drive.

Exhibition of Ancient Chinese Jades:

• Location: Fogg Art Museum
• Duration: January 22 through March 18
• Details:
  • The exhibition features 630 pieces from the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection, described as the finest single assemblage of archaic jades in the world.
  • This marks the first time the collection has been on view together since it was bequeathed to the museum in 1943.
  • The collection spans from the Neolithic Period through the Han Dynasty, illustrating both ritual and decorative uses of jades.
  • The collection includes some of the most important examples of Chinese lapidaries' achievements.
  • A definitive catalogue, "Ancient Chinese Jades from the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection" by Max Loehr, is published in conjunction with the exhibition.
  • Gallery talks are scheduled every Sunday at 3:00 p.m. during the exhibition. These talks are given by members of the museum’s Oriental Art Department.

The image is a newspaper clipping dated January 2, 1975, from the "Med. Area News." It details two events at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

1. Gala Reception and Exhibition:

   • Event: A gala reception is planned to highlight an exhibition of art treasures.
   • Date: January 29, 1975.
   • Time: The reception starts at 7 p.m.
   • Performance: The event includes a performance on the famous Flentrop organ by E. Power Biggs.
   • Gallery Talks: Harvard faculty members will give gallery talks starting at 7:30 p.m., covering topics such as the museum’s late medieval sculpture, Renaissance paintings, porcelains, and other art treasures.
   • Exhibition: The exhibition, "Craft into Art: 1880-1950," showcases items from the Fogg Museum's Bauhaus Archives, including drawings, prints, paintings, and sculptures illustrating 20th-century art in Northern and Central Europe.
   • Membership Drive: The reception also marks the launch of a major membership drive for the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The Committee of Friends, chaired by Dr. Freddy Homburger, is encouraging new and old supporters to join.

2. Exhibition of Ancient Chinese Jades:

   • Event: An exhibition titled "Ancient Chinese Jades from the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection."
   • Dates: January 22 through March 19.
   • Collection: The exhibition features 630 pieces from the Winthrop Collection, considered the finest single assemblage of archaic jades in the world.
   • Significance: This marks the first time these jades have been on view together since the collection was bequeathed to the museum in 1943.
   • Details: The jades span from the Neolithic Period to the Han Dynasty and illustrate both ritual and decorative uses. The collection includes items such as ritual pi disks, Bronze Age tools, weapons, buckles, belt-hooks, and pendants.
   • Publication: The exhibition coincides with the publication of a definitive catalog titled "Ancient Chinese Jades from the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection" by Max Loehr, with assistance from Louisa G. Fitzgerald Huber.
   • Gallery Talks: Gallery talks by members of the museum's Oriental Art Department will be held every Sunday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. during the exhibition.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from the "Med. Area News," dated January 27, 1975. It contains two primary articles:

1. Gala Reception Planned - Busch-Reisinger Museum:

   • A reception is scheduled for January 29 at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, hosted by the Committee of Friends.
   • The event starts at 7 p.m. and marks the launch of a major membership drive for the museum.
   • Dr. Freddy Hamburger, chair of the volunteer Committee of Friends, and Swiss consul are organizing the event.
   • Harvard faculty members will give gallery talks starting at 7:30 p.m., discussing various art treasures on display. These include medieval sculpture, Renaissance paintings, porcelains, and other artifacts in their original architectural settings.
   • Additionally, an exhibition titled "Craft into Art: 1880-1950" will be on view, showcasing items from the Bauhaus Archives, illustrating the development of 20th-century art in Northern and Central Europe.

2. Exhibition of Ancient Chinese Jades:

   • An exhibition of "Ancient Chinese Jades from the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection" will be held at the Fogg Art Museum from January 22 through March 18.
   • This collection is noted as one of the finest assemblages of archaic jades globally, marking the first time these pieces have been displayed together since they were bequeathed to the museum in 1943.
   • The jades span from the Neolithic Period through the Han Dynasty, showcasing ritual and decorative uses of this hard mineral. The collection includes ritual disks, replicas of tools and weapons, belt-hooks, pendants, and other important examples of Chinese lapidaries' achievements.
   • The exhibition will be accompanied by the publication of a detailed catalog titled "Ancient Chinese Jades from the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection," authored by Max Loehr, a curator and professor of Oriental art, assisted by Louisa G. Fitzgerald Huber.
   • Gallery talks will be provided every weekday at 3:00 p.m. by members of the museum’s Oriental Art department while the exhibition is on view.

The image shows a page from a notebook or planner, with handwritten notes and a printed article pasted onto the page. The handwritten notes at the top read "GALA RECEPTION PLANNED BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM (MED. ARCA. NEWS. JAN 27, 1975)."

The printed article, which appears to be from a newspaper or magazine, details a gala reception planned at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The event is scheduled for January 29 and includes a performance on the famed Flemish organ by E. Power Biggs, gallery talks by Harvard faculty, and an exhibition of art treasures. The reception starts at 7 p.m. and marks the launch of a major membership drive for the Busch-Reisinger. The Committee of Friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, chaired by Dr. Freddy Homburger, is providing the impetus for the drive.

The article also mentions two exhibitions:

1. "Craft into Art: 1880-1960" at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, featuring displays from the famed Bauhaus Archives and illustrating the development of 20th-century art in Northern and Central Europe.
2. "Ancient Chinese Jades from the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection" at the Fogg Art Museum, showcasing jades dating from the Neolithic Period through the Han Dynasty. This exhibition marks the first time the collection has been on view together since it was bequeathed to the museum in 1943.

Additionally, there will be a series of gallery talks on the Winthrop Collection by Max Loehr, Curator Emeritus of Oriental Art, assisted by Louisa G. Fitzgerald Han. These talks will be held every Sunday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. while the collection is on exhibition.

The image shows a photograph of a printed document, which appears to be a press release or an article titled "GALA RECEPTION PLANNED BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM (MED. AREA NEWS)." The document is dated "JAN 1-3, '75." The text describes several upcoming events and exhibitions at the museum, including a gala reception highlighted by a performance on the famed Flentrop organ and an exhibition of items from Harvard faculty. It also mentions a volunteer committee chaired by Dr. Freddy Homburger.

The second event mentioned is an "EXHIBITION OF ANCIENT CHINESE JADES," detailing an exhibition of ancient Chinese jades from the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection, which will be displayed from January 22 through March 18. It notes that this is the first time the entire assemblage of archaic jades in the collection will be on view together since the collection was given to the museum in 1943. The artifacts range from the Neolithic period through the Han Dynasty and will be accompanied by the publication of a definitive catalogue. The exhibition will also feature gallery talks by Max Loehr, Curator Emeritus.

The document is slightly crumpled at the top right corner, and appears to be laid on top of other layer(s) of paper, perhaps on a desk or similar surface. The paper itself is off-white, with edges that are straight, indicating that it has been cut or printed in this shape rather than torn. The print is well-preserved and legible.

The image shows a page from a document or newsletter, likely from the Busch-Reisinger Museum, detailing upcoming events and exhibitions. The page is titled "GALA RECEPTION PLANNED" and is dated January 23, 1975, with handwritten notes indicating "MED. ARGA NEWS" and "JAN 23, 1975."

Key Details from the Page:

Gala Reception

• Event: A gala reception is planned for January 29 at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
• Purpose: The reception will launch a major membership drive for the museum.
• Attendees: Supporters of the museum, both new and old, are invited, along with those interested in joining the Friends' organization.
• Committee: The event is chaired by Dr. Freddy Hamburger, the Swiss consul.
• Activities:
  • Performance: A performance on the famed Flentrop organ by E. Power Biggs.
  • Gallery Talks: Faculty from Harvard will give talks on the museum’s collection, covering topics such as late medieval sculpture, Renaissance paintings, porcelain, and other art treasures.
  • Exhibition: An exhibition titled "Craft into Art: 1880-1950" will be on display, featuring works by the famed architect Bauhaus.
• Reception Details: The reception will start at 7 p.m. and will be hosted by The Committee of Friends.

Exhibition of Ancient Chinese Jades

• Title: "Exhibition of Ancient Chinese Jades from the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection."
• Dates: The exhibition will run from January 22 through March 18 at the Fogg Art Museum.
• Significance: The 630 pieces in the Winthrop Collection are described as the finest single assemblage of archaic jades in the world.
• Historical Context: The jades date from the Neolithic Period through the Han Dynasty, illustrating both ritual and decorative uses of jade. They include:
  • Ritual disks (pi) and replicas of Bronze Age tools.
  • Weapons, elaborately fashioned buckles, belt-hooks, and pendants.
• Publication: The exhibition marks the publication of a definitive catalogue titled "Ancient Chinese Jades from the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection" by Max Loehr, a curator emeritus of Oriental Art at the Fogg Museum, assisted by Louisa G. Fitzgerald Huber.
• Gallery Talks: Members of the museum’s Oriental Art Department will give talks every Sunday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. while the collection is on exhibition.

Visual Elements:

• The page appears to be part of a bound document or newsletter, with visible spine and page edges.
• Handwritten annotations are present, including the date and a possible categorization ("MED. ARGA NEWS").
• The text is typed, with clear headings and subheadings, indicating an organized and formal announcement.

Overall Context:

The document serves as an informational piece promoting cultural and educational events at the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting significant exhibitions and performances. It emphasizes the museum's commitment to engaging the public through lectures, performances, and special events.

The image shows a page from a newspaper or magazine, with a section titled "MED. AREA NEWS" and the date "JAN 23, 1975" at the top. The page contains two articles, one about a gala reception planned at the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the other about an exhibition of ancient Chinese jades at the Fogg Art Museum.

The first article, titled "GALA RECEPTION PLANNED BUSCH-REISNIGER MUSEUM," announces a gala reception to be held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum on January 29, 1975. The event will feature a performance on the famous Flentrop organ by E. Power Biggs and talks by Harvard faculty members, highlighting the museum's art treasures. The reception will start at 7 p.m. and mark the launch of a major membership drive. The gallery talks will include subjects such as medieval sculpture, Renaissance paintings, porcelains, and architectural surroundings.

The second article, titled "EXHIBITION OF ANCIENT CHINESE JADES," announces an exhibition of ancient Chinese jades from the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection, to be held at the Fogg Art Museum from January 22 to March 18, 1975. The exhibition will feature 630 pieces of archaic jades, including ritual and decorative objects from the Neolithic Period through the Han Dynasty. The collection is considered one of the finest assemblages of archaic jades in the world and will be on view at the museum for the first time since they were bequeathed to the museum in 1943. The exhibition will be accompanied by a definitive catalogue and will be open for gallery talks by members of the museum's Oriental Art Department every Sunday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. while the collection is on exhibition.

The image shows a page from a newspaper with an article that is titled "MED. AREA NEWS" and dated January 23, 1975. The article is about the events that will take place at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The museum will host a gala reception to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The event will feature a performance of the famous Fletrop organ by E. Power Biggs, gallery talks by Harvard faculty, and an exhibition of art treasures. The reception will start at 7 pm, and the gallery talks will begin at 7:30 pm. The museum will also display an exhibition of ancient Chinese jades from the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection, which will be held from January 22 through March 18. The jades, dating from the Neolithic Period through the Han Dynasty, illustrate both ritual and decorative uses of the hardest mineral known to the early Chinese. The exhibition will be accompanied by gallery talks by members of the museum's Oriental Art Department every Sunday afternoon at 3:00 pm while the collection is on exhibition.