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The image is of a brochure or pamphlet, likely for an academic or art-related event. The text is divided into several sections:

Participants

• Kenneth Frampton: Chairman of the Division of Architecture at Columbia University, a Fellow of the Institute for Architecture and Urban Studies in New York, and an architectural historian and critic. He has published numerous essays on El Lissitzky and other figures in the Modern Movement.
• Yve-Alain Bois: Associate Professor of the History of Art at the Johns Hopkins University, author of several books and exhibition catalogues, and co-founder and co-director of the journal Macula.
• Peter Nisbet: Associate Curator of the Busch-Reisinger Museum in the Harvard University Art Museums, co-organizer of the El Lissitzky exhibition and its catalogue.

Description of the Opera "Victory over the Sun"

• A futurist opera performed in St. Petersburg in 1913.
• Text by Aleksei Kruchenykh, music by Mikhail Matyushin, and stage designs by Kazimir Malevich.
• The opera expresses the triumph of the future over the past and the visible.
• El Lissitzky published a portfolio of lithographs with a column and commentary in 1923, which was a landmark in avant-garde publishing.

Carl Hansen Pruter

• Published widely on the Russian and Soviet avant-garde, particularly on book and typographical design.
• Edited a volume on El Lissitzky and Vladimir Tatlin.

Reply Form

• Instructions for reserving space in the colloquium, with different prices for various categories:
  • General public: $15
  • Members of the Harvard University Art Museums and Friends of the Harvard Art Museums: $8
  • Students and friends: $8
  • Others: $10
• Payment options include check, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.
• Contact information for the Harvard University Art Museums is provided.

Image

• There is an image of a lithograph titled "Russian, 20th Century, El Lissitzky, Victory over the Sun, 1923, Color lithograph on paper."
• The lithograph is from the portfolio of lithographs by El Lissitzky, part of the Harvard University Art Museums, The Fogg, Wertheim Collection, and a gift from Herbert Wertheim.

The brochure appears to be related to an event or exhibition focused on El Lissitzky and the avant-garde movement, with detailed information about the participants, the historical context, and how to register for the event.

The image is a page from a booklet or catalog related to a colloquium on El Lissitzky. The page is divided into two main sections: a "Participants" section on the left and a "Reply Form" section on the right, along with an image of an artwork by El Lissitzky in the center.

Participants Section:

1. Kenneth Frampton:

   • Position: Chairman of the Division of Architecture, Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, Columbia University.
   • Additional Affiliation: Fellow of the Institute for Architecture and Urban Studies.
   • Contributions: Critic of international renown, author of "Modern Architecture: A Critical History" (1980), and essays on Lissitzky and other figures in the Modern Movement.

2. Yve-Alain Bois:

   • Position: Associate Professor of the History of Art at Johns Hopkins University.
   • Contributions: Author of numerous books and essays on Dutch, Polish, and Russian abstract art and modern architecture. Co-authored an anthology of interviews and reminiscences of Mondrian.

3. Peter Nisbet:

   • Position: Associate Curator of the Busch-Reisinger Museum in the Harvard University Art Museums.
   • Responsibilities: Responsible for the El Lissitzky exhibition and its catalog.
   • Additional Contributions: Co-organized the exhibition "German Realist Drawings of the 1920s" and published several pieces on modern art, with a focus on Lissitzky.

Image:

• The central image is a lithograph by El Lissitzky titled "Globe Trotter (in time)" from 1923. It depicts a futuristic airplane with a globe and a propeller, emphasizing the theme of transcending time and space.

Reply Form Section:

• Instructions for reserving space in the colloquium.
• Details:
  • The form should be completed and returned with a check made payable to the Harvard University Art Museums.
  • The colloquium is titled "El Lissitzky: Problems and Perspectives."
  • Space reservations are available at $8 for students and friends, and $10 for others.
  • The address for sending the form and check is provided: Friends of the Harvard Art Museums, 32 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138.
• The form includes spaces for name, address, zip, and telephone number.

The page is designed to inform readers about the participants in the colloquium, provide an image of Lissitzky's work, and offer a means for attendees to reserve their spots in the event.

The image appears to be a page from a program or brochure related to a colloquium or exhibition about El Lissitzky, a prominent Russian artist and designer of the early 20th century. Here is a detailed summary of the content:

Participants:

1. Kenneth Frampton:

   • Position: Chairman of the Division of Architecture, Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, Columbia University.
   • Affiliation: Fellow of the Institute for Architecture and Urban Studies, New York.
   • Publications: Known for his critical work on modern architecture, including "Modern Architecture: A Critical History" (1980) and essays on Lissitzky and the Modern Movement.

2. Yve-Alain Bois:

   • Position: Associate Professor of the History of Art at the Johns Hopkins University.
   • Publications: Author of numerous books, essays, and catalogues on Dutch, Polish, and Russian art and modern architecture. He has also edited and co-edited journals like "Macula".

3. Peter Nisbet:

   • Position: Associate Curator of the Busch-Reisinger Museum in the Harvard University Art Museums.
   • Responsibilities: Curator of the El Lissitzky exhibition and its catalogue, co-organized the "German Realist Drawings of the 1920s" exhibition with Carol O. Selle.
   • Publications: Author of several pieces on modern art and architecture.
   • Education: Completing a doctoral dissertation on El Lissitzky for Yale University.

4. Gail Harrison Roman:

   • Publications: Widely published on Russian and Soviet avant-garde, with a focus on book and typographical design. Author of a monograph on Vladimir Tatlin and editor of volumes on avant-garde relations between Russian and European art.

Image and Description:

• Image: A lithograph titled "Globe-trotter (in time), 1923" by El Lissitzky. The image depicts a futuristic aircraft, with a caption describing it as part of a portfolio of lithographs.
• Source: The image is from the portfolio of lithographs "Victory over the Sun" and is held in the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

Reply Form:

• Purpose: To reserve space in the colloquium titled "El Lissitzky: Problems and Perspectives."
• Details:
  • The form includes fields for name, address, and telephone number.
  • Spaces can be reserved for $8 each for students and friends, and $10 each for others.
  • Payment instructions are to send a check made payable to the Harvard University Art Museums, Friends of the Harvard Art Museums, 32 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138.

Additional Notes:

• The colloquium is likely related to the exhibition of El Lissitzky's work, focusing on his contributions to modern art and architecture.
• The performance "Victory over the Sun," with its futuristic theme and design by Lissitzky, is mentioned as a significant piece of his work.

The image appears to be a page from a catalog or informational brochure, likely related to an exhibition or academic event focused on the work of El Lissitzky.

Participants:

1. Kenneth Frampton:

   • A distinguished figure, he is the Chairman of the Division of Architecture at Columbia University and a Fellow of the Institute of Architecture and Urban Studies. He is a renowned critic and author of international acclaim, known for his critical work on Modern Architecture and contributions to the Modern Movement.

2. Yve-Alain Bois:

   • An Associate Professor at the History of Art at Johns Hopkins University, Bois is well-known for his books, exhibitions, and essays on Dutch, Polish, and Russian art. He is a co-editor of the journal Macula.

3. Peter Nisbet:

   • As the Associate Curator of the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University Art Museums, Nisbet is responsible for the El Lissitzky exhibition and its catalog. He also co-organized the exhibition German Realist Drawings of the 1920s.

Event Description:
The event revolves around a performance called "Victory over the Sun," which was performed in St. Petersburg in 1913. The performance included music by Mikhail Matushkin, stage designs by Kazimir Malevich, and text by Aleksei Kruchenykh.

Text on the Right:

• A section titled "Reply Form" instructs readers to fill out a form to reserve space in a colloquium titled "El Lissitzky: Problems and Perspectives."
• The form includes fields for name, address, and phone number, along with spaces for making payments of $8 and $10 for different categories of attendees (students and friends, others).

Images and Description:

• There are images of El Lissitzky's works, including:
  • A globe titled "Globetrotter in time."
  • A lithograph from 1923.
  • An image of a colorful, imaginative portrait titled "Victory over the Sun."
  • A photograph of the same artwork displayed in the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

The page also includes a caption explaining the significance of El Lissitzky's work, specifically his contributions to avant-garde art and his experimental designs and performances.

The image shows an open booklet with two main sections. On the left page, titled "Participants," there are brief descriptions of several individuals, likely scholars or experts, and their contributions or roles related to an event or publication. The text mentions:

1. Kenneth Frampton: Chairman of the Division of Architecture at Columbia University, known for his critical works on modern architecture, including "Modern Architecture: A Critical History" and essays on figures like El Lissitzky.

2. Yve-Alain Bois: Associate Professor at the Johns Hopkins University, specializing in modern art, particularly Dutch, Polish, and Russian avant-gardes. He has co-edited books and is a co-director of the journal "October."

3. Peter Nisbet: Associate Curator at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, responsible for the El Lissitzky exhibition and related publications. He has organized other exhibitions and is working on a dissertation on Lissitzky.

4. Gail Harrison Roman: Known for her work on Russian and Soviet avant-gardes, with a focus on book and typographical design. She has written about Vladimir Tatlin and edited a volume on the Russian avant-garde.

The right page contains a "Reply Form" for reserving space for a colloquium on El Lissitzky. The form requests the respondent to specify the number of spaces needed, with different rates for students and others, and includes fields for name, address, and telephone number. Additionally, there is an illustration of a lithograph by El Lissitzky titled "Victory over the Sun," created in 1923, which depicts an abstract, futuristic design with geometric shapes and a central figure. The lithograph is from the collection of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University.

The image displays a document related to an academic event focusing on El Lissitzky, a prominent figure in art and architecture. Here is a detailed summary:

Participants:

1. Kenneth Frampton

   • Role: Chairman of the Division of Architecture, Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, Columbia University.
   • Background: A Fellow of the Institute for Architecture and Urban Studies in New York, Frampton is a well-known architectural historian and critic. He has authored several influential books, including "Modern Architecture: A Critical History" (1980).

2. Yve-Alain Bois

   • Role: Associate Professor of the History of Art at Johns Hopkins University.
   • Background: Bois is an author of numerous books, exhibition catalogues, and essays. He specializes in 20th-century European and American art and has a particular focus on the work of El Lissitzky and Piet Mondrian.

3. Peter Nisbet

   • Role: Curator at the Busch-Reisinger Museum in the Harvard University Art Museums.
   • Background: Nisbet is responsible for the El Lissitzky exhibition and its catalogue. He has also co-organized exhibitions with Carl Selig on German Realist Drawings of the 1920s and is completing a doctoral dissertation on El Lissitzky at Yale University.

Event Details:

• Title/Theme: The event is centered on the work and influence of El Lissitzky, particularly focusing on his portfolio of lithographs titled "Victory over the Sun" (1923).
• Performance: The document mentions a futurist performance, "Victory over the Sun," with a new prologue by Alexei Krutchonych, music by M. Matyushin, and stage and costume designs by Kazimir Malevich.

Reply Form:

The document includes a reply form for reserving space in the colloquium on El Lissitzky. The details to be filled out include:

• Name
• Address
• Telephone Number

The form also requests an enclosed payment:

• $8 for students and friends
• $10 for others

The completed form is to be returned to:
Harvard University Art Museums, 32 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138.

The event is part of a series of activities related to an exhibition and study of El Lissitzky's work, including a symposium, a portfolio of lithographs, and other related events.

The image shows an open booklet or pamphlet printed on blue paper, containing text and a small abstract artwork. The content is arranged in three columns:

1. Left column (Participants):
   This section lists participants involved in a colloquium or event about El Lissitzky. It provides brief biographies of the following individuals:

   • Kenneth Frampton: Chairman of the Division of Architecture at Columbia University, architectural historian and critic.
   • Yve-Alain Bois: Associate Professor of the History of Art at Johns Hopkins University, specializing in Dutch, Polish, Russian abstract art and modern architecture.
   • Peter Nisbet: Associate Curator at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University Art Museums, responsible for the El Lissitzky exhibition.
     It also describes the futurist performance "Victory over the Sun," staged in 1913 with text by Aleksei Kruchenyh, music by Mikhail Matiushin, and stage and costume designs by Kazimir Malevich. The theme is the struggle of man against the sun, representing the futurist desire to transcend the visible world. It references a 1923 portfolio of lithographs by Lissitzky and a reconstruction film directed by Robert Benedetti.

2. Middle column:
   Continues the description of the "Victory over the Sun" performance and provides information about Gail Harrison Roman, who has published on Russian and Soviet avant-garde topics, notably Vladimir Tatlin.
   Below this text is a colored abstract lithograph artwork from 1923 titled "Globetrotter (in time)" by El Lissitzky. The artwork is geometric and abstract. It was part of a portfolio from the 1923 performance "Victory over the Sun," and is part of the Harvard University Art Museums collection.

3. Right column (Reply Form):
   A form to reserve space in the colloquium titled "El Lissitzky: Problems and Perspectives." It requests the purchaser to fill in the number of spaces to reserve, payment amount, name(s), address, zip code, and telephone number. Payments are to be made payable to the Harvard University Art Museums.

Overall, the document appears to be an informational pamphlet or invitation related to a scholarly colloquium on El Lissitzky, including participant details, artistic context, and a registration form.

This image shows an open brochure or booklet with text on both the left and right pages, along with an abstract graphic element on the right page. The left page has a section titled "Participants" with descriptions of various individuals such as Kenneth Frampton, Yve-Alain Bois, and Peter Nisbet, detailing their professional titles and roles, presumably in relation to an exhibition or event related to El Lissitzky, a Russian artist and designer.

The right page contains a section titled "Reply Form" which includes instructions for reserving space in a colloquium entitled "El Lissitzky: Problems and Perspectives." It details the process for registration and includes blank lines for indicating the number of spaces being reserved and the amounts being paid for different categories of attendees (students and friends at $8, others at $10). The form also provides spaces for the attendee's name, address, telephone number, and ZIP code.

Below the reply form is a caption for the abstract image on the same page, identifying it as a work by El Lissitzky titled "Globetrotter [in time]," dated 1923. It states the medium as color lithograph on paper and mentions that it is part of a portfolio of lithographs from the Harvard University Art Museums, specifically the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The piece is from The Frederick Wertham Collection and is credited to the Gift of his wife, Hesketh Wertham.

The overall content of the brochure pertains to an academic or museum event focusing on El Lissitzky's work, and the image exemplifies his constructivist style.

The image shows an open book or booklet, displaying two pages side by side. The left page is titled "Participants" and contains textual information about several individuals involved in a project or event. The text includes biographical details and professional affiliations of the participants, such as:

• Kenneth Frampton: Chairman of the Division of Architecture at the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation at Columbia University. He is associated with the Institute for Architecture and Urban Studies in New York and has contributed to architectural history and theory.
• Yve-Alain Bois: Associate Professor of the History of Art at the Johns Hopkins University. He is known for his work on Dutch, Polish, and Russian modern art, including books and essays on artists like Ellsworth Kelly.
• Peter Nisbet: Associate Curator of the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University Art Museums. He is responsible for the Eliel Saarinen exhibition and has published extensively on 20th-century German and Russian art.

The right page is titled "Reply Form" and appears to be a reservation or registration form for a colloquium or event. It includes fields for:

• Name
• Address
• Telephone number
• Zip code

The form also contains instructions for reserving spaces in the colloquium, with options for individual ($8), spouse/friend ($8), and others ($10). The form is dated and includes details about the event, such as the location (Harvard Art Museums, Busch-Reisinger Museum) and the contact address (32 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138).

Additionally, in the bottom left corner of the right page, there is a small illustration or diagram labeled "Russian: 20th Century", followed by details about an artwork titled "Victory over the Sun, 1913" by El Lissitzky. The artwork is described as a globe measuring 485 mm in diameter, with a color lithograph on paper. It is noted as part of the Harvard Art Museums' collection, specifically the Busch-Reisinger Museum, and is part of the Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery.

The overall layout suggests this is a program or booklet for an academic or art-related event, likely a colloquium or exhibition, featuring speakers and participants, along with a reservation form for attendees.

The image shows an open book with two pages. The left page has a heading "Participants" and has text about the participants of the event. The right page has a heading "Reply Form" and has a form for the participants to fill out. The right page also has an image of a lithograph of El Lissitzky, a Russian artist, and a description of his work. The book is open on a wooden surface.