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The image shows an open page from a book or pamphlet, featuring information about participants in a colloquium and a reply form for reserving space. The content is organized into two main sections:

Participants Section

This section lists the names and backgrounds of the participants involved in the colloquium. The participants mentioned are:

1. Kenneth Frampton

   • Chairman of the Division of Architecture, Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, Columbia University.
   • Professor of Architecture and Urban Studies, New York.
   • Author of "Modern Architecture: A Critical History" (1980) and other works.

2. Yve-Alain Bois

   • Associate Professor of the History of Art at Johns Hopkins University.
   • Author of books, exhibition catalogs, and articles on modern art.
   • Co-founder and co-editor of the journal Macula.

3. Peter Nisbet

   • Associate Curator at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University.
   • Co-organizer of the El Lissitzky exhibition and catalog.
   • Completing a dissertation on El Lissitzky.

4. Gail Harrison Roman

   • Published on the Russian and Soviet avant-garde.
   • Co-edited a volume of essays on Russian and European avant-garde.

Reply Form Section

This section includes a form for reserving space in the colloquium "El Lissitzky: Problems and Perspectives." The form requests the following information:

• Number of spaces needed for students and others.
• Name.
• Address.
• Telephone number.

The form should be completed and returned to:
Friends of the Harvard Art Museums
52 Quincy Street
Cambridge, MA 02138

Additional Information

• The futurist performance "Victory over the Sun" is mentioned, highlighting its stage design by Aleksei Kruchenykh and costumes by Kazimir Malevich.
• The page includes a graphic design element featuring geometric shapes and text, likely related to the avant-garde theme of the colloquium.

The overall layout is clean and organized, with text and graphic elements arranged for easy reading and understanding.

The image shows a page from a document or program related to an academic colloquium on El Lissitzky, featuring details about participants and a reply form for reserving space at the event.

Participants:

1. Kenneth Frampton:

   • Chairman of the Division of Architecture at the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, Columbia University.
   • Director of the Institute for Architecture and Urban Studies, New York.
   • Known for his architectural history and criticism, with notable publications including Modern Architecture: A Critical History and contributions to the study of the Modern Movement.

2. Yve-Alain Bois:

   • Associate Professor of the History of Art at Johns Hopkins University.
   • Author of books, exhibition catalogues, and essays on Dutch, Polish, and Russian abstract art and modern architecture.
   • Preparing a history of architecture and preparing a volume for the journal Macula.

3. Peter Nicolle:

   • Associate Curator of the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University Art Museums.
   • Responsible for the El Lissitzky exhibition and its catalogue.
   • Co-organized the exhibition "German Realist Drawings of the 1920s" and published pieces on modern art and architecture.
   • Completing a doctoral dissertation on El Lissitzky for Yale University.

The page also includes a description of the futurist performance Victory over the Sun by El Lissitzky, performed in St. Petersburg in 1913, which included text by Aleksei Kruchenykh, music by Mikhail Matiushin, and designs by Kazimir Malevich.

Reply Form:

• The form is for reserving spaces in the colloquium titled "El Lissitzky: Problems and Perspectives."
• It requests the name, address, and telephone number of the participant.
• There are checkboxes for selecting the number of spaces desired (students and friends at $8 each, others at $10 each).
• The form should be returned with a check made payable to the Harvard University Art Museums, Friends of the Harvard Art Museums, at 32 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138.

The page includes an illustration of an artwork or design related to El Lissitzky, and a small text box describing a specific work, "Globenrotter" (1913), a lithograph on paper measuring 53 x 455 mm, from the portfolio of lithographs titled "The World as a Wonderland."

The image shows a page from a program or informational brochure for a colloquium or conference. The left side of the page lists the participants and their affiliations:

1. Kenneth Frampton - Chairman of the Division of Architecture at the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation, Columbia University, and a member of the Institute for Architecture and Urban Studies, New York. Frampton is known for his contributions to modern architecture and his book, "A Critical History of Modern Architecture: The Modern Movement."

2. Yves-Alain Bois - Associate Professor of the History of Art at Johns Hopkins University. Bois is known for his extensive writings and exhibitions on Dada, Polish and Russian abstract art, and modern architecture.

3. Peter Niccoler - Associate Curator at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University Art Museums. Niccoler is involved with exhibitions and publications related to El Lissitzky and other avant-garde artists.

The right side of the page provides a reply form for reserving spaces in the colloquium titled "El Lissitzky: Problems and Perspectives." The form includes fields for:

• The number of spaces reserved at $8 for students and friends.
• The number of spaces reserved at $10 for others.
• The participant’s name.
• The participant’s address.
• The participant’s phone number.

Below the form, there is a brief description of El Lissitzky's work and a small illustration of a stage design for "Victory over the Sun," a famous avant-garde opera by El Lissitzky, with additional details on the performance and its context.

The description mentions the opera's premiere in St. Petersburg in 1913, the collaboration with artists like Mikhail Matyushin and Kazimir Malevich, and the text by Aleksei Kruchenykh, along with a mention of the lithographic portfolio and other related materials. The caption for the illustration notes the 20th-century Russian avant-garde artist El Lissitzky.

The image shows an open brochure or booklet with information about an event, likely an academic colloquium focused on the work of El Lissitzky. The left page is titled "Participants" and lists several individuals involved in the event, along with their credentials and roles. The text is too small to read easily, but the layout indicates that each participant's name is followed by a brief description of their contributions or affiliations.

The right page is titled "Reply Form" and provides details for reserving space for the colloquium. The text explains that the form should be completed and returned with a check, payable to the Harvard University Art Museums. The form requests the respondent to specify the number of spaces needed, with different rates for students and friends ($8) and others ($10). There are fields for the respondent to fill in their name, address, and telephone number.

In the middle of the right page, there is an illustration of an abstract, geometric figure, likely one of El Lissitzky's works, adding a visual element to the brochure. The overall design suggests this is an official document for an academic or artistic event, providing both information about the speakers and a way for interested individuals to confirm their attendance.

The image displays a document that appears to be related to an event or exhibition about the artist El Lissitzky. Here’s a detailed summary:

Participants

1. Kenneth Frampton

   • Chairman of the Division of Architecture, Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation at Columbia University.
   • An architectural historian and critic of international renown.
   • Author of "Modern Architecture: A Critical History" and a proponent of the Modern Movement.

2. Yve-Alain Bois

   • Associate Professor of the History of Art at Johns Hopkins University.
   • Author of books and essays on modern art, including Russian abstract art and modern architecture.
   • Preparing a history of axonometry and co-editor of the journal "Macula."

3. Peter Nisbet

   • Associate Curator of the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University.
   • Responsible for the El Lissitzky exhibition and its catalog.
   • Co-organized exhibitions such as "German Realist Drawings of the 1920s."
   • Completing a doctoral dissertation on El Lissitzky.

4. Gail Harrison Roman

   • Published widely on Russian and Soviet avant-garde art.
   • Authored a monograph on Vladimir Tatlin and edited a volume on relations between Russian and European avant-gardes.

Future Performance

• Victory over the Sun
  • Originally performed in St. Petersburg in 1913.
  • Libretto by Aleksei Kruchenykh, music by Mikhail Matiushin, and stage and costume designs by Kazimir Malevich.
  • The opera is a significant example of the Russian avant-garde.

Reply Form

The reply form is intended for reserving spaces in the colloquium on El Lissitzky: Problems and Perspectives. Details include:

• Location: Harvard University Art Museums, 32 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138.
• Reservation Instructions:
  • Spaces available for $8 (students and friends) and $10 (others).
  • To reserve space, complete the form with your name, address, and telephone number.
  • Indicate the number of spaces you want to reserve and return the form with your check made payable to the Harvard University Art Museums.

The document also includes a visual of a paper airplane, possibly an artistic or thematic element related to El Lissitzky's work.

The image appears to be a page from a program or catalog for an event, possibly a colloquium or exhibition related to art and architecture. The page is divided into two main sections: "Participants" and a "Reply Form."

Participants

This section lists several individuals and their professional affiliations and contributions:

1. Kenneth Frampton

   • Chairman of the Division of Architecture, Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, Columbia University.
   • Former Professor at the Institute for Architecture and Urban Studies, New York.
   • An architectural historian and critic known for his book "Modern Architecture: A Critical History" and other works on Lissitzky and the Modern Movement.

2. Yve-Alain Bois

   • Associate Professor of the History of Art at Johns Hopkins University.
   • Author of books and essays on Dutch, Polish, and Russian abstract art and modern architecture.
   • Preparing a history of avant-garde architecture in the Soviet Union.
   • Co-founder of the journal "Macula."

3. Peter Nisbet

   • Associate Curator of the Busch-Reisinger Museum in the Harvard University Art Museums.
   • Responsible for the El Lissitzky exhibition and its catalog.
   • Co-organized the exhibition "German Realist Drawings of the 1920s."
   • Published several pieces on modern art and is completing a dissertation on El Lissitzky for Yale University.

The text also describes a performance titled "Victory Over the Sun," a futurist opera performed in St. Petersburg in 1913, with text by Aleksei Kruchenykh, music by Mikhail Matyushin, and stage designs by Kazimir Malevich. This performance is noted for its avant-garde themes.

4. Gail Harrison Roman
   • Published widely on aspects of the Russian and Soviet avant-garde.
   • Edited a volume of essays on relations between the Russian and European avant-gardes.

Reply Form

This section includes instructions for reserving space in the colloquium. Participants are asked to complete the form and return it with their check, made payable to the Harvard University Art Museums. The form specifies:

• The colloquium title: "El Lissitzky: Problems and Perspectives."
• Costs: $8 for students and friends, $10 for others.
• Contact information for the Harvard Art Museums is provided, including an address in Cambridge, MA.

The form includes fields for:

• Name
• Address
• ZIP
• Telephone number
• Spaces requested (students and friends, others)

The image also includes a visual of a lithograph by El Lissitzky, titled "Russian, 20th Century," specifically "Globe, 1919," with dimensions and provenance details.

This image shows an open booklet or brochure laid flat, revealing two facing pages. The left page is titled "Participants" and includes a list of individual names followed by detailed descriptions of their professional backgrounds and achievements, relating to topics such as architecture, history, and art. The names and credentials indicate that these individuals are likely speakers or contributors to a scholarly event or publication. The second paragraph on this left page begins with a reference to a "futurist performance, Victory over the sun," suggesting that the content may have a historical and artistic focus, potentially related to avant-garde movements.

The right page features a "Reply Form" section, indicating that this brochure is likely for an event or a colloquium related to El Lissitzky, as it mentions "El Lissitzky: Problems and Perspectives." It provides a form for interested individuals to reserve space and lists prices for attendance, differentiating between students and friends, and others. There's also an image reproduction with a caption that identifies it as the work of El Lissitzky, titled "Globetrotter (in time)," from 1923. The image is a color lithograph and part of a collection in the Harvard University Art Museums. Its graphic design style is consistent with the Constructivist art typical of El Lissitzky's work. The backdrop shows a wooden bench or table surface, indicating that the brochure is positioned in a real-world setting, perhaps for illustrative or distributive purposes.

The image shows an open book or brochure with two visible pages. The left page is titled "Participants" and contains text describing individuals involved in a colloquium or event. The text provides biographical details about several participants, including:

1. Kenneth Frampton: Chairman of the Division of Architecture, Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation at Columbia University. He is noted for his contributions to architecture and urban studies, as well as his publications and critical essays on modern architecture.

2. Yve-Alain Bois: Associate Professor of the History of Art at the Harvard University Art Museums. He is an author of books, exhibition catalogues, and essays on modern and contemporary art, with a focus on Russian abstract art and Dutch and Polish architecture.

3. Peter Nisbet: Associate Curator of the Busch-Reisinger Museum at the Harvard University Art Museums. He is responsible for the Eliel Saarinen exhibition and its catalogue, and he co-organized an exhibition titled "German Realist Drawings of the 1920s (1986)." He has also published pieces on German and Russian art of the twentieth century and is completing a doctoral dissertation on El Lissitzky for Yale University.

The right page is titled "Reply Form" and is designed for attendees to reserve space in a colloquium. It includes fields for:

• Name
• Address
• ZIP code
• Telephone number

Additionally, there is a section for indicating the number of spaces desired, with options for:

• Please reserve ___ spaces in the colloquium El Lissitzky: Problems and Perspectives.
• Enclose $ ___ for ___ spaces at $8 (students and friends) and $ ___ for ___ spaces at $10 (others).

At the bottom of the right page, there is an illustration of an architectural design, likely related to El Lissitzky, with a caption that reads:

"Russian, 20th Century
El Lissitzky
Glibbeiter tur mir, 1923
Color lithograph
Size: 34 x 45 cm
From the portfolio of lithographs
Victory over the Sun, 1923
Harvard University Art Museums
Busch-Reisinger Museum
The Frederic Wertham Collection
Gift of Heike Wertham
1991.1985"

The overall layout suggests this is a program or brochure for a colloquium or academic event focused on the work of El Lissitzky, a prominent Russian avant-garde artist and architect. The left page lists participants, while the right page provides a reply form for registration and includes an illustration of one of Lissitzky's works. The design is clean and professional, typical of academic or museum publications.

The open page of a book with blue paper has text on the left and right sides. The left side has black text with three paragraphs. The first paragraph is titled "Participants." The right side has a blue background with a black outline of a geometric shape with text at the top and bottom. The top text reads "El Lissitzky," and the bottom text reads "Russian, 20th Century." The bottom text also has "Globustret (in tune), 1923 Color lithograph on paper."

The image shows an open book or pamphlet with a blue background. The left side of the image contains text about the participants of a colloquium, including their names, affiliations, and contributions. The right side of the image contains a reply form, which includes a table with columns for name, address, and telephone number. Below the table, there is a small image of a lithograph titled "Victory over the Sun" by El Lissitzky from 1923, along with a brief description of the work.