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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1976-1980

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The image shows an open book or a calendar for the Busch-Reisinger Museum, detailing events for March and April 1978. The left page features a drawing of a face, and the right page lists various events and exhibits.

March 1978 Calendar:

  • March 6 through April 1: Special exhibit of works by Käthe Kollwitz.
  • March 6, 5:30 pm: Opening reception for Käthe Kollwitz exhibit.
  • March 11, 2:30 pm: Gallery talk by Dr. Isse Hardin, Art Historian at the Goethe Institute, Boston, on Käthe Kollwitz.
  • March 15, 8 pm: Friends' Evening. Exhibit tour by Marjorie B. Cohn, Curator of the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
  • March 18, 2:30 pm: Gallery talk by Charles Haxthausen, Assistant Professor of Fine Arts at Harvard and Assistant Curator of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, on Paul Klee.

Thursday Noon Recital Series:

  • March 9: Charles Fisk, organ
  • March 16: Hans Schmidt-Wys, pianist
  • March 23: James Johnson, organ
  • March 30: Bruce Wolosoff, pianist

April 1978 Calendar:

  • April 5, 8 pm: Friends' Evening. Isa Gripius will discuss her husband's achievements as an architect and founder of the Bauhaus. Open also to Friends of the Fogg. Reception follows.
  • April 16, 3 pm: Organ concert by James Johnson, Music Director of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, of works by Sweelinck, Pachelbel, Buxtehude, and J.S. Bach.
  • April 25 through June 10: Special exhibit, "Medieval and Renaissance Stained Glass from New England Collections."
  • April 25, 8 pm: Opening reception for stained glass exhibit.
  • April 29, 10 am: Gallery talk by Professor Madeline H. Caviness, Fine Arts, on the stained glass exhibit.

Thursday Noon Recital Series:

  • April 6: James Johnson, organ
  • April 13: Bruce Wolosoff, organ
  • April 20: Quartet with Katherine Montgomery, Director

The calendar provides a detailed schedule of exhibitions, talks, and musical performances at the Busch-Reisinger Museum during these months.

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The image shows the open pages of a book or a magazine featuring a calendar for events related to the Friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum in March and April 1978.

On the left page, there is an illustration of a detailed, sketchy portrait of a person’s face, possibly by Paul Klee, which is the subject of a special exhibit running from March 6 through April 1. The exhibit focuses on works by Käthe Kollwitz, an artist whose art combines naturalism and social themes with emotional intensity.

On the right page, there are detailed calendars for the events held in March and April:

March 1978:

  • March 6 through April 1: Special exhibit on works by Käthe Kollwitz.
  • March 6, 5:30 pm: Opening reception for the Käthe Kollwitz exhibit.
  • March 11 and April 1, 2:30 pm: Gallery talks by Dr. John Free Harding on Käthe Kollwitz.
  • March 15, 8 pm: Friends' Evening with a gallery talk by Margot Clark, discussing Fine Arts, specifically on The Actors.
  • March 18, 2:30 pm: Gallery talk by Charles Haxthausen, Assistant Professor of Fine Arts at Harvard, on Paul Klee.

Thursday Noon Recital Series:

  • March 9: Alexander’s Feast, Consort
  • March 16: Hanni Schmid-Wyss, Pianist
  • March 23: James Johnson, Organ
  • March 30: Spring Recital, no specific performer listed

April 1978:

  • April 8, 5:30 pm: Friends’ Evening with architect Ise Gropius discussing her husband's work at the Bauhaus.
  • April 12, 8 pm: Concert by Bradford Tracey, harpsichordist, featuring German Baroque music.
  • April 16, 3 pm: Organ concert by James Johnson, Music Director of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, featuring works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Georg Philipp Telemann, and others.
  • April 25 through June 10: Special exhibit titled "Medieval and Renaissance Stained Glass from New England Collections."
  • April 25, 8 pm: Opening reception for the stained glass exhibit.
  • April 29, 5 am - 5 pm: Symposium on stained glass, featuring Michael Cothren, Jane Hayward, Rowan LeCompte, Meredith Lillich, and Virginia Raguin, discussing various aspects of stained glass art and its preservation.

Additionally, there is a Thursday Noon Recital Series for April:

  • April 6: James Johnson, organ
  • April 13: Brian Jones, organ
  • April 20: no specific performer listed
  • April 27: Quadrivium, Marleen Montgomery, Director

The calendars provide detailed event schedules, including times, specific talks, performances, and exhibits for friends and attendees of the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

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The image shows an open book or catalog from the Busch-Reisinger Museum, featuring a calendar of events for March and April 1978. The left page displays a sketch of a face, attributed to the artist Paul Klee, with the title "Paul Klee" and the dates "Through April 1" indicating the duration of the exhibit.

On the right page, the calendar for March 1978 is listed, including the following events:

  • March 6 through April 1: Special exhibit of works by Kathe Kollwitz, with a gallery talk on March 11 at 2:30 pm.
  • March 15 at 8 pm: Lecture by Margot Clark on the artist Beckmann.
  • March 18 at 2:30 pm: Gallery talk by Charles W. Haxthausen on Paul Klee.

The bottom of the right page and the left page list events for April 1978:

  • April 5 at 8 pm: Friends' Evening with Ise Gropius, including a film on the Bauhaus.
  • April 12 at 8 pm: Concert of German baroque music by Bradford Tracey, harpsichordist.
  • April 16 at 3 pm: Organ concert by James Johnson.
  • April 25 through June 10: Special exhibit of medieval and Renaissance stained glass from New England collections, with an opening reception on April 25 at 8 pm.
  • April 29 at 5 pm: Symposium on stained glass with several speakers.

Additionally, a series of Thursday noon recitals are listed, featuring performances by Alexander, Hanni Schmidt-Wyss, James Johnson, and Spring Revival on various dates in March and April.

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The image shows a calendar of events for "Friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum" for the months of March and April in 1978. The document lists various exhibitions, lectures, concerts, and receptions.

March 1978:

Ongoing Exhibitions:

  • Through April 1: Special exhibit on Paul Klee continues.

Special Exhibitions:

  • March through April 1: Special exhibit of works by Käthe Kollwitz, focusing on her synthesis of naturalism and social concerns related to the late nineteenth-century German Realists.

Events:

  • Monday, March 6, 5-7 pm: Opening reception for Käthe Kollwitz exhibit.
  • Tuesday, March 7, 8 pm: Gallery talk by Dr. Theodore H. Feder on Käthe Kollwitz at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
  • Saturday, March 11 at 2:30 pm and Saturday, April 1 at 2:30 pm: Art Historian at the Goethe Institute, Boston, on Käthe Kollwitz.
  • Wednesday, March 15 at 8 pm: Friends' Evening: Gallery talk by Marigold Linton on the exhibit "The Actors," featuring recent fine arts at Harvard and Beckmann's triptych.
  • Thursday, March Non-Rectial Series:
    • March 9: Alexander's Feast, concert by Händel Society of WPI (Worcester Polytechnic Institute).
    • March 13: Brian Jones, organ recital.
    • March 30: Spring Recital, no recitalist specified.

April 1978:

Ongoing Exhibitions:

  • Through April 1: Special exhibit on Paul Klee continues.
  • April 1 through Special Date: Special exhibit of works by Käthe Kollwitz.

Events:

  • Wednesday, April 5, 8 pm: Friends' Evening: Discussion on Harvard's new acquisition and a round tour of the Bauhaus. Open to Friends of the Fogg.
  • Wednesday, April 12, 8 pm: Concert by Bradford Tracey, harpsichordist, featuring German baroque music by Fischer, Buxtehude, J.S. Bach, Telemann, and C.P.E. Bach, sponsored by the Goethe Institute.
  • Sunday, April 16, 5 pm: Organ concert by James Johnson, Music Director of the Busch-Reisinger Museum. Admission with advance reservations only.
  • April 25 through June 10: Special exhibit, "Medieval and Renaissance Stained Glass from New England Collections," showcasing stained glass from public and private collections in New England.
  • Tuesday, April 25, 8 pm: Opening reception for the stained glass exhibit.
  • Saturday, April 29, 10 am-6 pm: Symposium related to the stained glass exhibit, featuring talks by Michael Cothren, Jane Hayward, Madeline Caviness, Meredith Lillich, and Virginia Raguin.
  • Thursday Non-Rectial Series:
    • April 6: James Johnson, organ recital.
    • April 13: Brian Jones, organ recital.
    • April 27: Quadrium by Marleen Montgomery, Director.

The calendar is a detailed guide to the museum's activities for the mentioned months, offering a variety of cultural and educational experiences for its patrons.

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The image shows an open booklet from March and April 1978, detailing events and exhibitions at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

Cover:

  • The cover features an illustration of a sketch of a person’s face, presumably an artwork or an exhibit piece.

Calendar for Friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum - March 1978:

  • March 6 through April 1: Special exhibit of works by Kathe Kollwitz. This exhibit spans the career of Kollwitz, emphasizing her synthesis of naturalism and social concerns of the late 19th and early 20th century German Realists, with emotional intensity akin to the Expressionists.
  • Monday, March 6, 5:30 pm: Opening reception for the Kathe Kollwitz exhibit.
  • Saturday, March 11 and Saturday, April 1, 2:30 pm: Gallery talks by Dr. Jane Harding, Art Historian at the Goethe Institute, Boston, on Kathe Kollwitz.
  • Wednesday, March 15, 8 pm: Friends’ Evening. Gallery talk by Margot Clark, Professor of Fine Arts, University of New Hampshire, on Beckmann's triptych "The Actors." Reception follows.
  • Saturday, March 18, 2:30 pm: Gallery talk by Charles Haxthausen, Assistant Professor of Fine Arts at Harvard and Assistant Curator of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, on Paul Klee.

Thursday Noon Recital Series for March:

  • March 9: Alexander's Feast, Consort
  • March 16: Hanna Schmid-Wyss, Pianist
  • March 23: James Johnson, Organ
  • March 30: Spring Recital, no recital

Calendar for Friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum - April 1978:

  • Wednesday, April 5, 8 pm: Friends’ Evening. Isa Gropius will discuss her husband’s archive. Open also to Friends of the Fogg. Reception follows.
  • Wednesday, April 12, 8 pm: Concert by Bradford Tracey, harpsichordist, in a program of German baroque music by Fischer, Buxtehude, J.S. Bach, Telemann, and C.P.E. Bach. Sponsored by the Goethe Institute.
  • Sunday, April 16, 3 pm: Organ concert by James Johnson, Music Director of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, featuring works by Sweelinck, Pachelbel, Buxtehude, and J.S. Bach. Admission with advance reservations only.
  • April 25 through June 10: Special exhibit, "Medieval and Renaissance Stained Glass from New England Collections." This exhibition, mounted in the Museum’s Gothic Chapel, features the most important examples of stained glass from public and private collections in New England.
  • Tuesday, April 25, 8 pm: Opening reception for stained glass exhibit.
  • Saturday, April 29, 10 am - 5 pm: Symposium in conjunction with the stained glass exhibit. Speakers include Michael Cothren, Jane Hayward, Rowan LeCompte, Meredith Lillich, and Virginia Raguin. Topics include "Medieval Stained Glass," "Conservation and Preservation of Stained Glass," and related subjects. For further information, call 495-2338.

Thursday Noon Recital Series for April:

  • April 6: James Johnson, organ
  • April 13: Brian Jones, organ
  • April 20: Organ recital
  • April 27: Quadrivium, Marlene Montgomery, Director

The booklet serves as a detailed program for the events and exhibitions scheduled at the Busch-Reisinger Museum during the months of March and April 1978.

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The image shows two pages from a book or catalog related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum, featuring a calendar of events for the Friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum for March and April 1978.

  1. March 1978 Events:

    • Through April 1: A special exhibit of works by Paul Klee continues.

    • March 6 through April 1: Special exhibit of works by Käthe Kollwitz. This exhibit spans her career, highlighting her synthesis of naturalism and social concerns of the early 20th-century German Realists.

      • Monday, March 6, 5:7 pm: Opening reception for the Käthe Kollwitz exhibit.
      • Saturday, March 11, 2:30 pm: Gallery talk by Dr. Jane H. Hardy, Art Historian at the Goethe Institute, Boston, on Käthe Kollwitz.
      • Saturday, April 1, 2:30 pm: Gallery talk by Dr. Jane H. Hardy on the same topic.
      • Wednesday, March 15, 8 pm: Friends' Evening with a gallery talk by Margot Clark, Professor of Fine Arts at the University of New Hampshire, on Beckmann's triptych "The Actors."
      • Saturday, March 18, 2:30 pm: Gallery talk by Charles Haxthausen, Assistant Professor of Fine Arts at Harvard and Assistant Curator of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, on Paul Klee.
    • Thursday Noon Recital Series:

      • March 9: Alexander's Feast, Consort
      • March 16: Hanny Schmid-Wyss, Pianist
      • March 23: James Johnson, Organist
      • March 30: Spring Harvest No Recital
  2. April 1978 Events:

    • Wednesday, April 5, 8 pm: Friends' Evening. Ise Gropius will discuss her husband's archive, Walter Gropius, an architect and founder of the Bauhaus. Open also to Friends of the Fogg Reception.

    • Wednesday, April 12, 8 pm: Concert by Bradford Tracey, harpsichordist, featuring German Baroque music by Fischer, Buxtehude, J.S. Bach, Telemann, and C.P.E. Bach. Sponsored by the Goethe Institute.

    • Sunday, April 16, 3 pm: Organ concert by James Johnson, Music Director of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, featuring works by Sweelinck, Pachelbel, Buxtehude, and J.S. Bach. Admission with advance reservations only.

    • April 25 through June 10: Special exhibit, "Medieval and Renaissance Stained Glass from New England Collections." This exhibit will be mounted in the Museum's Gothic Chapel, featuring the most important examples of stained glass from public and private collections in New England.

      • Tuesday, April 25, 8 pm: Opening reception for the stained glass exhibit.
      • Saturday, April 29, 10 am - 5 pm: Symposium in conjunction with the stained glass exhibit. Speakers include Michael Cothren, Jane Hayward, Rowan LeCompte, Meredith Lillich, and Virginia Haggin. Topics include "The Art and Craft of Stained Glass" and related subjects. For further information, call 495-2338.
    • Thursday Noon Recital Series:

      • April 6: James Johnson, Organ
      • April 13: Brian Jones, Organ
      • April 20: Thomas Trost, Organ
      • April 27: Quadrivium, Marleen Montgomery, Director

The image also includes a black-and-white sketch of a face, possibly by Paul Klee, on the left page.

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This image shows an open book or scrapbook with three pieces of paper pasted onto a page.

  • The top left piece is a small, simple black and white line drawing of a person's head, with minimal detail focusing on hair and the general head shape.
  • To the right of the drawing is a typed calendar titled "CALENDAR FOR FRIENDS OF THE BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM MARCH 1978." It lists events like a special exhibit on Paul Klee, a special exhibit of Käthe Kollwitz’s work, gallery talks, a recital series, and other related museum events.
  • At the bottom is another typed calendar titled "CALENDAR FOR FRIENDS OF THE BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM APRIL 1978," listing events such as Friends' Evenings, concerts, special exhibits related to Medieval and Renaissance Stained Glass, symposiums, and recital series.

The three pasted papers are affixed to a light brown or beige scrapbook page with a green hardcover visible on the left side. The overall appearance suggests this is a historical or archival scrapbook collecting museum event information and artwork.

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This is an image depicting an open book or catalogue lying flat, with the left page showing a pasted-in illustration and the right page displaying text which appears to be a calendar or schedule of events. The illustration on the left is a sketched portrait of a person with their hand on their forehead, giving a contemplative or distressed expression. The drawing is done in a rough, expressive style, with focus on the emotion of the subject rather than fine detail.

On the right page, text is headlined "CALENDAR FOR FRIENDS OF THE BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM" followed by details for events in March and April 1978. The events include exhibitions, opening receptions, lectures, a concert, and a film series. Notably, the events appear to be associated with artistic and cultural presentations including works by Paul Klee, and mention of a gallery talk by Charles Kuhn, and other scholarly activities such as a Friends' Evening to discuss a draft of a catalogue.

The text includes specific dates, times, and descriptions of the scheduled events along with contact information at the bottom for further details, suggesting that the book or catalogue was likely used to inform museum patrons or members about upcoming activities.

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The image shows a page from a printed calendar or program for the Friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, dated March–April 1978. The page is divided into two sections: the left side features a simple, monochromatic sketch of a person's face, while the right side contains detailed text outlining events and activities scheduled for the museum during that period.

Key Details:

Left Side:

  • Sketch: A simple, black-and-white line drawing of a human face. The style is minimalistic, with no shading or color, and the face appears to be in profile, looking to the right.

Right Side:

  • Title: "CALENDAR FOR FRIENDS OF THE BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM"
  • Date Range: MARCH 1978 and APRIL 1978 are clearly labeled at the top of each respective section.
March 1978 Events:
  • March 6: Special exhibit on Paul Klee continues.
  • March 8 (Thursday): Special exhibit on Paul Klee continues.
  • March 11 (Saturday): Special exhibit on Paul Klee continues.
  • March 15 (Wednesday): Friends' Evening: Gallery talk by Margot Clark, featuring guest speakers.
  • March 18 (Saturday): Gallery talk by Charles Haxthausen, Assistant Professor of Fine Arts at Harvard and Assistant Curator of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, on Paul Klee.
  • March 16–29: Noon Recital Series:
    • March 16: Alexander Schwyzer, Pianist
    • March 23: James Johnson, Organ
    • March 30: Spring Recital (no recital listed)
April 1978 Events:
  • April 5 (Wednesday): Friends' Evening: Inge Grosios will discuss her husband's archive as an architect and founder of the Bauhaus.
  • April 12 (Wednesday): Concert by Bradford Tracey, harpsichordist, featuring German baroque music by Fischer, Buxtehude, J.S. Bach, Telemann, and C.P.E. Bach. Sponsored by the Goethe Institute.
  • April 16 (Sunday): Organ concert by James Johnson, Music Director of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, with works by Sweelinck, Pachelbel, Buxtehude, and J.S. Bach. Admission by reservation only.
  • April 25–June 10: Special exhibit, "Medieval and Renaissance Stained Glass from New England Collections," showcasing stained glass from public and private collections in New England.
  • April 28 (Tuesday): Opening reception for the stained glass exhibit.
  • April 29 (Saturday): Symposium in conjunction with the stained glass exhibit, featuring speakers such as Catherine Jane Hayward, Rowan LeCompte, Meredith Lilich, and Michael Cottrell. Topics include "Stained Glass Artisans," "The Conservation of Stained Glass," and "Preservation of Stained Glass." For further information, call 495-2338.
  • April Noon Recital Series:
    • April 13: James Johnson, organ
    • April 20: Brian Jones, organ
    • April 27: Quadrivium, Marleen Montgomery, Director

Overall Context:

The page serves as a promotional and informational tool for the museum's calendar of events, highlighting exhibitions, lectures, concerts, and symposia. The inclusion of both artistic and academic programming suggests a focus on engaging the museum's audience with diverse cultural and educational offerings. The minimalist sketch on the left adds a visual element, possibly representing an artist or a thematic motif related to the museum's collections or programming.

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The image shows a book opened to two pages that contain calendars for the Busch-Reisinger Museum for the months of March and April 1978. The left page has a drawing of a man's face in black and white. The right page has a calendar for March 1978 with events listed, including an opening reception for an exhibit on Paul Klee, talks by various speakers, and a Thursday Noon Recital Series. The next page has a calendar for April 1978 with events listed, including talks, concerts, and a symposium on stained glass.