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The image shows a page from a newsletter or announcement from The International Center of Medieval Art (ICMA), dated March 5, 1975. The document is addressed to ICMA members and includes several key points:

  1. Symposium Invitation: Members are invited to the Symposium titled "The Secular Spirit: Life and Art at the End of the Middle Ages." Members are urged to return their requests for reservations promptly and to renew their membership if they haven't already.

  2. GESTA Publication Schedule: The newsletter mentions that GESTA, a publication with enlarged illustrations, is modifying its publication schedule. The second issue of 1974, featuring articles on mosaic underdrawings and portraits by Jan van Eyck, among others, is expected to appear in the spring. The first issue of 1975, focusing on Romanesque iconography and Parisian illumination and sculpture, is slated for the summer.

  3. Notices:

    • Exhibition at National Gallery of Art: From January 26 to March 23, an exhibition of Medieval and Renaissance manuscripts from the NGA's Rosenwald Collection is being held.
    • Lecture Series: The 1975 Matthews Lectures by Dr. Charles R. Morey, titled "Early Gothic Stained Glass: From Abbot Suger through St. Kunigunde," will be held from March 3 to April 12. The lectures will take place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
    • Exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum: From March 15 to April 26, an exhibition titled "Eucharistic Vessels of the Middle Ages" will feature liturgical objects, including chalices, cruets, patens, pyxes, and monstrances from various collections. The exhibition will include gallery talks, lectures, and a scholarly catalog.

The document provides contact information for further details about the exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

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The image shows a page from a document dated March 5, 1975, from the International Center of Medieval Art (ICMA) located in Fort Tryon Park, New York.

Main Announcement:
The ICMA is inviting members to a symposium titled "The Secular Spirit: Life and Art at the End of the Middle Ages." Members are asked to return their requests for reservations as soon as possible. Additionally, members who have not yet renewed their 1975 membership are urged to do so.

Gesta Updates:

  • The journal "Gesta" is scheduled for a modified format with an enlarged publication schedule in 1974, including articles such as "Mosaic Funerary Portraits" by James Beckeridge, "Cistercian Stained Glass" by Helen Zakin, and an unpublished Psalter from the East Anglian School by Bruce Watson.
  • The first issue of 1975 promises studies on Romanesque iconography, Parisian illumination, and sculpture around the year 1300.

Notices:

  1. January 26 - March 23: An exhibition of Medieval and Renaissance manuscripts is scheduled at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., showcasing the first complete exhibition of illuminated manuscript pages from the NGAs Rosenwald Collection. A scholarly catalogue accompanies the exhibition.

  2. March 8 - April 12: A series of lectures titled "Early Gothic Stained Glass: from Abbot Suger through the Reign of Saint Louis" is being held by Dr. Jane Hayward. These lectures, part of the 1975 Matthews Lectures, are endorsed by Columbia University and will be held at the Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium of the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM on March 8, 15, 22, 29, and April 12. No tickets are required.

  3. March 15 - April 26: The Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University will host an exhibition titled "Bucharic Vessels of the Middle Ages," featuring late medieval liturgical objects from Eastern and mid-Western collections. This includes chalices, cruets, patens, pyxes, and monstrances. A detailed program of gallery talks and lectures is planned, along with a scholarly catalogue describing developments in the Mass and their relation to theological and social changes. Further information can be obtained by writing to the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138.

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THE INTERNATIONAL CENTER OF MEDIEVAL ART
THE CLOISTERS • FORT TRYON PARK, NEW YORK, N.Y. 10040

March 5, 1975

ANNOUNCEMENT TO ICMA MEMBERS

Enclosed is your invitation to the Symposium, The Secular Spirit: Life and Art at the End of the Middle Ages. Please return your requests for reservations as soon as possible if you wish to attend. Members who have not yet returned their 1975 renewals of membership in the Center are urged to do so at this time.

GESTA, in a modified format with enlarged illustrations, approaches regularization of its publication schedule. The second issue of 1974, including articles on Mosaic Funerary Portraits by James Beckenridge, Cistercian Stained Glass by Helen Zakin and an unpublished Psalter of the so-called East Anglian School by Bruce Watson, will appear this spring. The first issue of 1975 is promised for the summer with important studies of Romanesque iconography and Parisian illumination and sculpture ca. 1300. Romanesque Sculpture in American Collections will move into the mid-West.


NOTICES

January 26 - March 23. Exhibition of Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., the first complete exhibition of medieval and Renaissance illuminated manuscript pages from the NGA's Rosenwald Collection. Scholarly catalogue available.

March 8 - April 12. "Early Gothic Stained Glass: from Abbot Suger through the Reign of Saint Louis" - the 1975 Matthews Lectures by Dr. Jane Hayward (Curator, The Cloisters, Adjunct Associate Professor, Columbia University, member of the Board of Directors of the ICMA). The annual lecture series, endowed by Columbia University, will take place in the Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium of the Metropolitan Museum of Art on the following Saturdays from 11:00 am to 12:15 pm: March 8, 15, 22, 29 and April 12. No tickets are required.

March 15 - April 26. "Eucharistic Vessels of the Middle Ages," exhibition of late medieval liturgical objects at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. Planned by graduate students from Harvard's Department of Fine Arts, the exhibition includes objects on loan from Eastern and mid-Western collections - chalices, cruets, patens, pyxes and monstrances. A program of gallery talks and lectures is being planned, and a scholarly catalogue describing developments in the Mass in relation to theological and social changes, with detailed entries for each object, will be available. For further information write to the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138.

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The image is a document from The International Center of Medieval Art (ICMA), dated March 5, 1975. Here is a detailed summary of its contents:

Main Announcement

The document invites members of the ICMA to a symposium titled "The Secular Spirit: Life and Art at the End of the Middle Ages." Members are requested to send their reservations promptly if they wish to attend.

Membership Renewal

Members who have not yet renewed their membership for 1975 are urged to do so immediately.

Publications

  • GESTA: The document mentions that GESTA, the journal of the ICMA, will be published with an enlarged format and illustrations starting with its second issue of 1974. This issue includes articles on:

    • Mosaic Funerary Portraits by James Beckenridge
    • Cisternian Stained Glass by Helen Zakin
    • An unpublished Psalter of the so-called East Anglian School by Bruce Watson
  • The first issue of 1975 will focus on Romanesque iconography and Parisian illumination and sculpture from around 1300. Additionally, there is a note about an upcoming event on Romanesque Sculpture in American Collections, which will move to the Mid-West.

Notices

  • January 26 - March 23: An exhibition of Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., showcasing the complete collection of medieval and Renaissance illuminated manuscript pages from the Rosenwald Collection. A scholarly catalogue is available.

  • March 8 - April 12: "Early Gothic Stained Glass: from Abbot Suger through the Reign of Saint Louis," the 1975 Matthews Lectures by Dr. Jane Hayward. This series, held at The Cloisters, will take place in the Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium of the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM on March 8, 15, 22, 29, and April 12. Note that no tickets are required.

  • March 15 - April 26: An exhibition titled "Eucharistic Vessels of the Middle Ages" at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. This exhibition is planned by graduate students from Harvard’s Department of Fine Arts and features late medieval liturgical objects from loan and museum collections. The items are from Eastern and Western Europe, Byzantium, and the Near East. A scholarly catalog documenting developments in the Mass in relation to theological and liturgical changes will be available. For more information, members can write to the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, at 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138.

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The image shows a document from the International Center of Medieval Art (ICMA), dated March 5, 1975. The document is addressed to ICMA members and contains several announcements and notices.

  1. Symposium Invitation:

    • The enclosed invitation is for the Symposium, "The Secular Spirit: Life and Art at the End of the Middle Ages."
    • Members are urged to return their reservation requests as soon as possible.
    • Those who have not yet renewed their 1975 memberships are also encouraged to do so.
  2. GESTA Publication:

    • GESTA, a publication by the ICMA, will have a modified format with enlarged illustrations and an updated schedule.
    • The second issue of 1974 will include articles on:
      • Mosaic Funerary Portraits by James Beckenridge.
      • Cistercian Stained Glass by Helen Zakin.
      • An unpublished Psalter of the so-called East Anglian School by Bruce Watson.
    • The first issue of 1975 is promised to cover studies of Romanesque iconography and Parisian illumination and sculpture around 1300.
    • The exhibition "Romanesque Sculpture in American Collections" will move to the mid-West.
  3. Notices:

    • January 26 - March 23:

      • Exhibition of Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
      • This is the first complete exhibition of medieval and Renaissance illuminated manuscript pages from the NGA's Rosenwald Collection.
      • A scholarly catalog is available.
    • March 8 - April 12:

      • "Early Gothic Stained Glass: from Abbott Suger through the Reign of Saint Louis" - the 1975 Matthews Lectures by Dr. Jane Hayward.
      • Dr. Hayward is the Curator of The Cloisters and an Adjunct Associate Professor at Columbia University, and a member of the Board of Directors of the ICMA.
      • The annual lecture series will take place in the Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium of the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Saturdays from 11:00 am to 12:15 pm on March 8, 15, 22, 29, and April 12.
      • No tickets are required.
    • March 15 - April 26:

      • "Eucharistic Vessels of the Middle Ages" exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
      • This exhibition includes late medieval liturgical objects from Harvard's Department of Fine Arts, featuring chalices, cruets, patens, pyxes, and monstrances.
      • The exhibition will include a program of gallery talks and lectures on the Mass in relation to theological and social changes, along with a scholarly catalog describing developments in the Mass.
      • Detailed entries for each object will be available.
      • For further information, write to the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138.

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The image shows a page from a document dated March 5, 1975, from The International Center of Medieval Art (ICMA) located at The Cloisters in Fort Tryon Park, New York. The document is an announcement to ICMA members with several sections:

  1. Symposium Invitation:

    • Members are invited to the symposium titled "The Secular Spirit: Life and Art at the End of the Middle Ages."
    • Requests for reservations should be made promptly.
    • Members who have not yet renewed their 1975 membership are urged to do so at this time.
  2. Gesta Updates:

    • The publication Gesta is undergoing a format modification with enlarged illustrations and a new publication schedule.
    • The second issue of 1974 includes articles on Mosaic Funerary Portraits by James Beckenridge and a Cistercian Stained Glass by Helen Zakin.
    • An upcoming issue of Gesta is expected to include studies on Romanesque iconography and Parisian illumination and sculpture around 1300.
  3. Notices of Events:

    • January 26 - March 23: Exhibition of Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. This exhibition features illuminated manuscript pages from the NGA's Rosenwald Collection, with a scholarly catalogue available.
    • March 8 - April 12: "Early Gothic Stained Glass: from Abbot Suger through the Reign of Saint Louis," a series of lectures by Dr. Jane Hayward, Curator at The Cloisters and Adjunct Associate Professor at Columbia University. These lectures will be held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on specified Saturdays from 11:00 am to 12:15 pm.
    • March 15 - April 26: "Eucharistic Vessels of the Middle Ages" exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, featuring late medieval liturgical objects on loan from Eastern and mid-Western collections. The exhibition includes chalices, cruets, patens, pyxes, and monstrances, with a program of gallery talks and lectures, and a scholarly catalogue detailing the development of the Mass.

Contact information for further details about the Busch-Reisinger Museum exhibition is provided at the bottom of the page.

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The image shows a typed announcement and notice page from The International Center of Medieval Art, dated March 5, 1975.

The page is titled "ANNOUNCEMENT TO ICMA MEMBERS" and contains information about a symposium called "The Secular Spirit: Life and Art at the End of the Middle Ages," urging members to return their reservation requests and renew their memberships. It also mentions the publication schedule of GESTA, a journal with articles about medieval art, including topics such as mosaic funerary portraits, Cistercian stained glass, an unpublished psalter, and Romanesque sculpture in American collections.

Below this section, under the heading "NOTICES," there are several announcements:

  • An exhibition from January 26 to March 23 of Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
  • A lecture series from March 8 to April 12 titled "Early Gothic Stained Glass: from Abbot Suger through The Reign of Saint Louis" by Dr. Jane Hayward at The Cloisters, Columbia University.
  • Another exhibition from March 15 to April 26 titled "Eucharistic Vessels of the Middle Ages" at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, showcasing late medieval liturgical objects with loaned items from Eastern and mid-Western collections.

Contact information for further inquiries is provided for the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The page has minor markings, including an asterisk next to the last notice.

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The image shows an open book or a newsletter titled "THE INTERNATIONAL CENTER OF MEDIEVAL ART," which is located at "THE CLOISTERS * FORT TRYON PARK, NEW YORK, N.Y. 10040" according to the header. The date mentioned at the top is March 5, 1975. The page details an ANNOUNCEMENT TO ICMA MEMBERS followed by a series of NOTICES about various exhibitions and scholarly events related to Medieval and Renaissance Art.

The announcement mentions an invitation to a Symposium titled "The Secular Spirit: Life and Art at the End of the Middle Ages," and prompts members to renew their membership and return requests for reservations. It also briefly describes the contents of an upcoming issue of GESTA, including articles on Mosaic Funerary Portraits, Stained Glass by Helen Zukin, and a special feature on Romanesque sculpture.

The notices section highlights several upcoming events and exhibitions from January 26 to April 26, with specific dates, details about the themes of the exhibitions (e.g., Early Gothic Stained Glass, Eucharistic Vessels of the Middle Ages), the locations, and mentions of guest speakers or organizers. One can see an address for the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, suggesting that one of the events will take place or involve that institution.

The page has several horizontal lines dividing each announcement or notice section. The text is clear and professionally formatted, typical of a formal bulletin or scholarly newsletter from the time period. There is visible wear on the edges of the pages and the coloration suggests it's an aged document. There's also a visible fold mark across the top right corner of the page. A blue handwritten asterisk or marking appears to the left side of one of the notices.

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The image shows an open book, specifically a page from a publication titled "The International Center of Medieval Art", dated March 5, 1975. The page is formatted as an announcement or newsletter addressed to members of the International Center of Medieval Art (ICMA). Here is a detailed description of the content:

Header Information

  • Title: "THE INTERNATIONAL CENTER OF MEDIEVAL ART"
  • Location: "THE CLOISTERS • FORT TRYON PARK, NEW YORK, N.Y. 10040"
  • Date: "March 5, 1975"

Main Content

Announcement to ICMA Members

  • Invitation to Symposium: The page announces an invitation to ICMA members for a symposium titled "The Secular Spirit: Life and Art at the End of the Middle Ages." Members are urged to return their requests for reservations as soon as possible. It also reminds members to submit their 1975 membership renewals.

GESTA (Journal Information)

  • Publication Schedule: The journal Gesta is mentioned, with updates on its publication schedule and content. The second issue of 1974 includes articles on mosaic funerary portraits by James Beckenkamp, Cistercian stained glass by Helen Zakim, and an unpublished paper by the so-called East Anglian School by Bruce Watson. The first issue of 1975 is promised for the summer and will feature studies of Romanesque iconography and Parisian illumination and sculpture from around 1300. Additionally, the journal Romanesque Sculpture in American Collections will move to the mid-West.

Notices

  • Exhibition of Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts (January 26 – March 23):

    • Hosted at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
    • Features the first complete exhibition of medieval and Renaissance illuminated manuscript pages from the NGA’s Rosenwald Collection.
    • A scholarly catalogue is available.
  • “Early Gothic Stained Glass: from Abbot Suger through the Reign of Saint Louis” (March 8 – April 12):

    • A lecture series by Dr. Jane Hayward (Curator, The Cloisters; Adjunct Associate Professor, Columbia University; member of the Board of Directors of the ICMA).
    • The annual lecture series, endowed by Columbia University, will take place in the Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium of the Metropolitan Museum of Art on the following Saturdays from 11:00 am to 12:15 pm: March 8, 15, 22, 29, and April 12. No tickets are required.
  • “Eucharistic Vessels of the Middle Ages” (March 15 – April 26):

    • An exhibition of late medieval liturgical objects at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, planned by graduate students from Harvard’s Department of Fine Arts.
    • The exhibition includes objects on loan from Eastern and mid-Western collections—chalices, cruets, patens, pyxes, and monstrances.
    • A scholarly catalogue describing developments in the Mass in relation to theological and social changes, with detailed entries for each object, will be available.
    • For further information, readers are directed to write to the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138.

Visual Characteristics

  • The page has a clean, typed layout with clear headings and bullet points.
  • The text is organized into sections: "Announcement to ICMA Members" and "Notices."
  • The page appears to be part of a formal publication, likely a newsletter or bulletin, with a professional and academic tone.

Overall Context

The document serves as an informational update for members of the International Center of Medieval Art, detailing upcoming events, exhibitions, lectures, and journal publications related to medieval art and scholarship. It highlights the center's engagement with academic and public audiences through symposia, exhibitions, and lectures.

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The image shows a printed document, likely a newsletter or bulletin, from the International Center of Medieval Art (ICMA). The document is dated March 5, 1975, and is addressed to ICMA members. The content includes announcements and notices related to various events and exhibitions organized by the center.

The first section is titled "The International Center of Medieval Art" and provides an announcement to ICMA members about an upcoming symposium titled "The Secular Spirit: Life and Art at the End of the Middle Ages." Members are invited to attend and are encouraged to return their requests for reservations promptly.

The document also mentions the publication of "GESTA," a journal, and its upcoming issues, including one on Mosaic Funerary Portraits by James Beck and another on Romanesque iconography and Parisian illumination.

The "Notices" section lists several upcoming events and exhibitions:

  1. An exhibition of Medieval and Renaissance manuscripts at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., running from January 26 to March 23, 1975.
  2. "Early Gothic Stained Glass" lectures by Dr. Jane Mathews, taking place from March 8 to April 12, 1975, at the Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
  3. An exhibition titled "Eucharistic Vessels of the Middle Ages," running from March 15 to April 26, 1975, at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University.

Each event provides details such as dates, locations, and contact information for further inquiries. The document is printed on white paper with a green border, giving it a formal and professional appearance.