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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1980-1985

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The image shows a page from a publication titled "NEWS FROM THE HARVARD UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUMS." The specific section is focused on "WALTER GROPIUS: A CHRONOLOGY." The page lists significant events in the life and career of Walter Gropius, the architect and founder of the Bauhaus school. The chronology begins with his birth in Berlin in 1883 and includes key milestones such as his early work, directorship of the Bauhaus, important architectural designs, and his move to the United States. The page also includes the contact information for the public relations office of the Harvard University Art Museums.

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The image shows a page from a newsletter titled "News from the Harvard University Art Museums." It specifically focuses on a chronological biography of Walter Gropius, an influential architect.

The page lists significant events in Gropius's life, starting from his birth in 1883 in Berlin. The milestones include:

  • 1883: Birth of Walter Gropius, son of architect Walter Gropius and his wife, Manon.

  • 1908-10: Gropius worked in the office of architect Peter Behrens, becoming his chief assistant.

  • 1910-11: Worked on the Fagus Shoe-Last Factory in Alfeld an der Leine.

  • 1914: Participated in the Werkbund Exhibition in Cologne, where he designed an office building and factory.

  • 1919: Became the director of the Arts and Crafts School in Weimar and reorganized it as the Staatliches Bauhaus.

  • 1921: Designed Sommerfeld House in Berlin-Dahlem.

  • 1922: Submitted an entry for the Chicago Tribune Tower Competition, with his firm, Howells and Hood, winning the commission.

  • 1925-26: Moved the Bauhaus to Dessau and designed new buildings for it.

  • 1927: Worked on the design for a Total Theatre.

  • 1927-28: Designed the Municipal Employment Office in Dessau.

  • 1928: Resigned from the Bauhaus directorship and returned to private practice, visiting the United States for the first time.

  • 1929: Designed Siemensstadt Housing in Berlin.

  • 1930: Worked on the design for the Ukrainian State Theatre in Kharkov.

  • 1931: Designed the Palace of the Soviets in Moscow.

The page ends with a note indicating that more information is available ("-more-") and includes contact details for the Public Relations Office at the Harvard University Art Museums with a phone number provided (617-495-2397). The page is from a publication that belongs to Harvard University's art museums collection, including Busch-Reisinger Museum, Fogg Art Museum, and Arthur M. Sackler Museum.

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The image shows a page from a document titled "News from the Harvard University Art Museums," specifically a chronology of Walter Gropius' life and career. The document is from the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Fogg Art Museum, and Arthur M. Sackler Museum, located at 32 Quincy St., Cambridge, MA 02138.

The chronology provided includes key events in Walter Gropius' life:

  • 1883: Walter Gropius was born in Berlin, the son of architect Walter Gropius and his wife, Manon. His great-uncle Martin Gropius, who died the year before, was also an architect.

  • 1908-1910: Gropius worked in the office of architect Peter Behrens, eventually becoming Behrens' chief assistant.

  • 1911-1914: Gropius was in private practice.

  • 1910-1911: He designed the Fagus Shoe-Last Factory in Alfeld an der Leine.

  • 1914: He participated in the Werkbund Exhibition in Cologne, where he displayed his office building and factory.

  • 1919: In Weimar, Gropius became the director of the Arts and Crafts School and reorganized it into the Staatliches Bauhaus.

  • 1921: Gropius designed the Sommerfeld House in Berlin-Dahlem.

  • 1922: His entry in the Chicago Tribune Tower Competition was notable, though the commission for the building was awarded to the American firm of Howells and Hood.

  • 1925-1926: The Bauhaus moved to Dessau, where Gropius designed new buildings.

  • 1927: He designed the Total Theatre.

  • 1927-1928: He designed the Municipal Employment Office in Dessau.

  • 1928: Gropius resigned his directorship of the Bauhaus and returned to private practice, visiting the United States for the first time.

  • 1929: He designed Siemensstadt Housing in Berlin.

  • 1930: He designed the Ukrainian State Theatre in Kharkov.

  • 1931: He designed the Palace of the Soviets in Moscow.

The bottom of the page indicates that there is more information on the following page, and provides a contact number for the Public Relations Office: 617-495-2397.

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The image shows a page from a publication titled "News from the Art Museums" issued by Harvard University Art Museums. The page is a chronology detailing the life and career of the architect Walter Gropius.

Key points from the chronology include:

  • 1883: Birth of Walter Gropius in Berlin, the son of architect Walter Gropius and his wife, Manon. His great-uncle, Martin Gropius, was also an architect.

  • 1908-1910: Gropius worked in the office of architect Peter Behrens and eventually became Behrens' chief assistant.

  • 1911-1914: Gropius worked in private practice.

  • 1910-1911: Construction of the Fagus Shoe-Last Factory in Alfeld an der Leine.

  • 1914: Werkbund Exhibition in Cologne, where he designed an office building and factory.

  • 1919: In Weimar, Gropius became the director of the Arts and Crafts School and reorganized it as the Staatliches Bauhaus.

  • 1921: Design of the Sommerfeld House in Berlin-Dahlem.

  • 1922: Entry in the Chicago Tribune Tower Competition, with the commission awarded to the American firm Howells and Hood.

  • 1925-1926: The Bauhaus moved to Dessau into new buildings designed by Gropius.

  • 1927: Design for Total Theatre.

  • 1927-1928: Construction of the Municipal Employment Office in Dessau.

  • 1928: Gropius resigned from the Bauhaus directorship and returned to private practice, visiting the United States for the first time.

  • 1929: Design of Siemensstadt Housing in Berlin.

  • 1930: Design for the Ukrainian State Theatre in Kharkov.

  • 1931: Design for the Palace of the Soviets in Moscow.

The page also includes contact information for the Harvard University Art Museums, specifically the Public Relations Office, with an address at 32 Quincy St., Cambridge, MA 02138, and a phone number (617-495-2397). The document appears to be a part of a larger publication, as indicated by the "more" at the bottom of the page, suggesting additional information follows.

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The image shows a page from a newsletter titled "News from the Harvard University Art Museums." This particular page contains a detailed chronology of Walter Gropius, a renowned architect. Below is a summary of the key points listed in the chronology:

  • 1883: Walter Gropius was born in Berlin. His father was also an architect.

  • 1908-10: Gropius worked in the office of architect Peter Behrens and eventually became Behrens' chief assistant.

  • 1911-14: Gropius established his private practice.

  • 1910-11: He designed the Fagus Shoe-Last Factory in Alfeld an der Leine.

  • 1914: Gropius participated in the Werkbund Exhibition in Cologne, designing an office building and factory.

  • 1919: Gropius became the director of the Arts and Crafts School in Weimar, reorganizing it into the Staatliches Bauhaus.

  • 1921: Designed Sommerfeld House in Berlin-Dahlem.

  • 1922: Submitted an entry for the Chicago Tribune Tower Competition, which was awarded to an American firm.

  • 1925-26: The Bauhaus moved to Dessau, where Gropius designed new buildings for the institution.

  • 1927: Designed a Total Theatre.

  • 1927-28: Designed the Municipal Employment Office in Dessau.

  • 1928: Gropius resigned from his Bauhaus directorship and returned to private practice. He also visited the United States for the first time.

  • 1929: Designed the Siemensstadt Housing in Berlin.

  • 1930: Designed the Ukrainian State Theatre in Kharkov.

  • 1931: Designed the Palace of the Soviets in Moscow.

The newsletter also provides contact information for the Public Relations Office at the bottom, listing a phone number: 617-495-2397. The document appears to be part of a larger publication, with more information potentially available on subsequent pages.

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The image depicts a page from a book or brochure that contains a chronology of the life and work of Walter Gropius, a prominent architect. The page is titled "Walter Gropius: A Chronology" and is associated with the Harvard University Art Museums, specifically the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Fogg Art Museum, and Arthur M. Sackler Museum, located at 32 Quincy St., Cambridge, MA 02138.

The chronology lists significant events in Gropius's life and career, starting from his birth in 1883 in Berlin to various milestones in his professional journey. Key points include:

  • 1883: Birth of Walter Gropius, son of architect Walter Gropius and his wife, Manon Auguste Pauline Ernestine Gropius (née Scharnweber). His father, Martin Gropius, was also an architect.
  • 1908-10: Gropius works in the office of architect Peter Behrens, eventually becoming Behrens' chief assistant.
  • 1911-14: Gropius engages in private practice.
  • 1910-11: Designs the Fagus Shoe-Last Factory in Alfeld an der Leine.
  • 1914: Participates in the Werkbund Exhibition in Cologne, designing an office building and factory.
  • 1919: Becomes director of the State Bauhaus in Weimar, which he reorganizes into the Staatliches Bauhaus.
  • 1921: Designs the Sommerfeld House in Berlin-Dahlem.
  • 1922: Entry in the Chicago Tribune Tower Competition and move of the Bauhaus to Dessau.
  • 1925-26: Bauhaus moves to Dessau, where Gropius designs new buildings.
  • 1927: Designs for the Total Theatre.
  • 1927-28: Designs the Municipal Employment Office in Dessau.
  • 1928: Resigns as Bauhaus director and returns to private practice, visiting the United States for the first time.
  • 1929: Designs the Siemenstadt Housing in Berlin.
  • 1930: Designs for the Ukrainian State Theatre in Kharkov.
  • 1931: Designs for the Palace of the Soviets in Moscow.

The page also includes contact information for the Public Relations Office, with a phone number provided. The layout is clean and organized, with the text neatly aligned for easy reading.

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This is a photograph of a page from a printed document or book. The upper section of the page features header information that reads "NEWS FROM THE HARVARD UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUMS" followed by an address in Cambridge, MA, and the names of specific museums that are a part of the Harvard University Art Museums, including the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Arthur M. Sackler Museum.

Below the header, the main content is titled "WALTER GROPIUS: A CHRONOLOGY," which starts with a year-by-year account of significant events in the life of Walter Gropius, an architect known for being one of the founding fathers of the Bauhaus School. The chronology begins with his birth in Berlin in 1883 and lists various milestones, such as joining an architect's office in 1908-10, starting his own private practice in 1911-14, and becoming the director of the Bauhaus in 1919.

The latter part of the chronology lists further accomplishments and events in Gropius's career, such as the Bauhaus moving to Dessau in 1925-26, design projects like the Total Theatre in 1927, and his resignation from the Bauhaus and visit to the United States in 1928.

The bottom of the page has text reading "—more—" indicating that the chronology continues on the following page(s). Additionally, there is a contact section for the Public Relations Office with a phone number.

A red paper clip is placed at the top left corner, attaching a small rectangular piece of paper with the words "NEWS FROM THE" printed on it, suggesting the document is a part of a press release or informational packet intended for distribution to the news media or public.

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The image shows an open book, specifically a publication titled "Walter Gropius: A Chronology" from the Harvard University Art Museums. The page is part of a document or catalog, likely from the Arthur Sackler Museum, as indicated by the header. The page is formatted as a timeline, listing key events in the life of Walter Gropius, a prominent architect, from 1883 to 1931.

Key Details:

  1. Header Information:

    • The top of the page includes the title "HARVARD UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUMS" and the address: 32 QUINCY ST., CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138.
    • The page is labeled "NEWS FROM THE" in a red banner, indicating it is part of a news or informational bulletin.
    • Additional text at the top right mentions the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Fogg Art Museum, and Arthur Sackler Museum, suggesting the publication is related to these institutions.
  2. Content:

    • The page is structured as a chronology, with years listed on the left and corresponding events described on the right.
    • The timeline begins in 1883 with Gropius's birth in Berlin and continues through significant milestones in his career, including:
      • 1908–10: Working in the office of architect Peter Behrens.
      • 1911–14: Private practice.
      • 1910–11: Designing the Fagus Shoe-Last Factory in Alfeld an der Leine.
      • 1914: Participating in the Werkbund Exhibition in Cologne.
      • 1919: Becoming director of the Arts and Crafts School in Weimar and reorganizing it into the Staatliches Bauhaus.
      • 1921: Designing the Sommerfeld House in Berlin-Dahlem.
      • 1922: Entering the Chicago Tribune Tower Competition.
      • 1925–26: Moving the Bauhaus to Dessau.
      • 1927: Designing the Total Theatre.
      • 1927–28: Designing the Municipal Employment Office in Dessau.
      • 1928: Resigning as Bauhaus director and returning to private practice, with visits to the United States.
      • 1929: Designing Siemensstadt Housing in Berlin.
      • 1930: Designing the Ukrainian State Theatre in Kharkov.
      • 1931: Designing the Palace of the Soviets in Moscow.
  3. Design and Layout:

    • The page has a clean, formal layout typical of academic or museum publications.
    • The text is typed or printed in a serif font, giving it a professional and archival appearance.
    • The left margin includes a vertical red banner with the text "NEWS FROM THE", suggesting this is part of a series of informational updates or bulletins.
  4. Footer:

    • At the bottom of the page, there is a contact line: "CONTACT: PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE, 617-495-2397", indicating how readers can reach out for further information.

Overall Impression:

The image depicts a well-organized, historical document that provides a concise overview of Walter Gropius’s career. It serves as an educational resource, likely intended for museum visitors, researchers, or anyone interested in modern architecture and the Bauhaus movement. The inclusion of specific dates and projects highlights Gropius’s influential role in architectural history.

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The image shows a page from a book or a document that contains a timeline of events related to Walter Gropius, a renowned architect. The page is titled "Walter Gropius: A Chronology" and lists significant events in his life and career from 1883 to 1931. The text is organized in a chronological order, with each event accompanied by a brief description. The page also includes the names of various museums and institutions associated with Gropius, such as Harvard University Art Museums, Busch-Reisinger Museum, Fogg Art Museum, and Arthur M. Sackler Museum. The page has a green border on the left side and a white border on the right side, with a small section of text at the bottom.

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The image depicts an open book with a white and red page in the middle. The page has a title "Walter Gropius: A Chronology" and dates from 1883 to 1931. The book appears to be a magazine or a publication from the Harvard University Art Museums. The text is written in a small font and is organized in a chronological order.