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The image shows a document announcing a one-day symposium titled "Art and Society in the German Democratic Republic," organized by the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Center for European Studies. The event took place on October 21, 1989, at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, located at 32 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138.

The symposium marked the 40th anniversary of the founding of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) and accompanied an exhibition titled "Twelve Artists from the German Democratic Republic," organized by the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

The program for the symposium is as follows:

• 10:30 am: Introductory Remarks by Peter Nisbet, Daimler-Benz Curator, Busch-Reisinger Museum.

• Fighting Ideology: Art in the GDR by David Elliott, Director, Museum of Modern Art, Oxford.

• 12:00 pm: Break for lunch.

• 1:30 pm: Session on "Cultural and Political Developments in the GDR," chaired by Marilyn Rueschemeyer, Center for European Studies.

  • Recent Trends in GDR Literature by David Bathrick, Cornell University.
  • GDR Film by Barton Byg, University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
  • Satire under Socialism: Cabaret in the GDR by Peter Jelavich, University of Texas at Austin.
  • Developments in Art and Politics in the GDR by Marilyn Rueschemeyer, Rhode Island School of Design and Brown University.

• 3:30 pm: Break for coffee.

• 4:15 pm: Film screening of "Winter Adé" (GDR, 1988, 119 minutes). The presentation of this film about women in the GDR at Harvard University (Carpenter Center) was accompanied by a discussion with the director, Helke Misselwitz, and the editor/co-author, Günter Jordan, moderated by Barton Byg.

The symposium was organized by Peter Nisbet, Busch-Reisinger Museum, and Marilyn Rueschemeyer, Center for European Studies. Admission was free, but advance registration was required. The exhibition was open at the Fogg Art Museum and at the Arthur M. Sackler Museum from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

The image depicts a document from the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Center for European Studies, announcing a one-day symposium titled "Art and Society in the German Democratic Republic," held on October 21, 1989, at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA.

The event commemorated the 40th anniversary of the founding of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) and coincided with an exhibition titled "Twelve Artists from the German Democratic Republic."

The symposium program included:

1. 10:30 am:

   • Introductory Remarks by Peter Nisbet, Daimler-Benz Curator, Busch-Reisinger Museum.
   • A presentation titled "Fighting Ideology: Art in the GDR" by David Elliott, Director of the Museum of Modern Art, Oxford.

2. 12:00 pm:

   • Break for lunch.

3. 1:30 pm:

   • Session on "Cultural and Political Developments in the GDR," chaired by Marilyn Rueschemeyer, Center for European Studies, with the following talks:
     • "Recent Trends in GDR Literature" by David Bathrick, Cornell University.
     • "GDR Film" by Barton Byg, University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
     • "Satire under Socialism: Cabaret in the GDR" by Peter Jelavich, University of Texas at Austin.
     • "Developments in Art and Politics in the GDR" by Marilyn Rueschemeyer, Rhode Island School of Design and Brown University.

4. 3:30 pm:

   • Break for coffee.

5. 4:15 pm:

   • Screening of the film "Winter Adé" (GDR, 1988, 115 minutes) about women in the GDR, accompanied by a discussion with the film's director, Helke Misselwitz, and the editor/co-author, Gudrun Plenert, moderated by Barton Byg.

Additional notes:

• The symposium was organized by Peter Nisbet, Busch-Reisinger Museum, and Marilyn Rueschemeyer, Center for European Studies.
• Admission was free, but seating was limited. Advance registration was required through the Busch-Reisinger Museum (617-495-2317).
• The exhibition was open at the Fogg Art Museum and the Arthur M. Sackler Museum from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

The image depicts a page from a document or a pamphlet related to a symposium event. The event, titled "Art and Society in the German Democratic Republic," is organized by the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Center for European Studies at Harvard University.

The symposium is scheduled to take place on October 21, 1989, at the Fogg Art Museum, 32 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138. This event marks the 40th anniversary of the founding of the German Democratic Republic and accompanies the exhibition "Twelve Artists from the German Democratic Republic."

Here is the detailed program for the event:

• 10:30 am: Introductory Remarks by Peter Nisbet, Curator, Busch-Reisinger Museum.

• 11:00 am: David Elliott, Director, Museum of Modern Art, Oxford, discusses "Fighting Ideology: Art in the GDR."

• 12:00 pm: Break for lunch.

• 1:30 pm: Session titled "Cultural and Political Developments in the GDR," chaired by Marilyn Rueschemeyer, Center for European Studies.

  • Recent Trends in GDR Literature by David Bathrick, Cornell University.
  • GDR Film by Barton Byg, University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
  • Satire under Socialism: Cabaret in the GDR by Peter Jelavich, University of Texas at Austin.
  • Developments in Art and Politics in the GDR by Marilyn Rueschemeyer, Rhode Island School of Design and Brown University.

• 3:30 pm: Break for coffee.

• 4:15 pm: Screening of the film "Winter Adé" (GDR, 1988, 115 minutes), followed by a discussion with the director, Helke Misselwitz, and editor/co-author Gudrun Flenert, moderated by Barton Byg.

The symposium is free to attend, but advance registration with the Busch-Reisinger Museum is required (telephone number provided: 617-495-2317). The exhibition "Twelve Artists from the German Democratic Republic" will be open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at both the Fogg Art Museum and the Arthur M. Sackler Museum.

The image depicts a program for a one-day symposium titled 'Art and Society in the German Democratic Republic,' held on October 21, 1989, at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. The symposium marked the 40th anniversary of the founding of the German Democratic Republic and was associated with an exhibition titled 'Twelve Artists from the German Democratic Republic,' organized by the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

The detailed schedule is as follows:

10:30 am - Introductory Remarks by Peter Nisbet, Daimler-Benz Curator, Busch-Reisinger Museum
11:00 am - 'Fighting Ideology: Art in the GDR' by David Elliott, Director, Museum of Modern Art, Oxford

12:00 pm - Break for lunch

1:30 pm - Session on 'Cultural and Political Developments in the GDR,' chaired by Marilyn Rueschemeyer, Center for European Studies, including:

• 'Recent Trends in GDR Literature' by David Bathrick, Cornell University
• 'GDR Film' by Barton Byg, University of Massachusetts at Amherst
• 'Satire under Socialism: Cabaret in the GDR' by Peter Jelavich, University of Texas at Austin
• 'Developments in Art and Politics in the GDR' by Marilyn Rueschemeyer, Rhode Island School of Design and Brown University

3:30 pm - Break for Coffee

4:15 pm - Film: 'Winter Adé' (GDR, 1988, 115 minutes) about women in the GDR, with a discussion led by the director, Helke Misselwitz, and the editor/co-author, Gudrun Pienert, moderated by Barton Byg.

The symposium was organized by Peter Nisbet from the Busch-Reisinger Museum and Marilyn Rueschemeyer from the Center for European Studies. Admission was free, but seating was limited, and advance registration was encouraged. The exhibition was open at the Fogg Art Museum and the Arthur M. Sackler Museum from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

The image is of a document announcing a one-day symposium titled "Art and Society in the German Democratic Republic." Here are the details:

Event Information:

• Title: Art and Society in the German Democratic Republic
• Date: October 21, 1989
• Location: Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, 32 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138

Purpose:

The symposium marks the 40th anniversary of the founding of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) and coincides with an exhibition titled "Twelve Artists from the German Republic," organized by the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

Program Schedule:

1. 10:30 am - Introductory Remarks

   • Speaker: Peter Nisbet, Daimler-Benz Curator, Busch-Reisinger Museum

2. 10:45 am - Fighting Ideology: Art in the GDR

   • Speaker: David Elliott, Director, Museum of Modern Art, Oxford

3. 12:00 pm - Break for Lunch

4. 1:30 pm - Cultural and Political Developments in the GDR

   • Chair: Marilyn Rueschemeyer, Center for European Studies

   • Recent Trends in GDR Literature

     • Speaker: David Bathrick, Cornell University

   • GDR Film

     • Speaker: Barton Byg, University of Massachusetts at Amherst

   • Satire under Socialism: Cabaret in the GDR

     • Speaker: Peter Jelavich, University of Texas at Austin

   • Developments in Art and Politics in the GDR

     • Speaker: Marilyn Rueschemeyer, Rhode Island School of Design and Brown University

5. 3:30 pm - Break for Coffee

6. 4:15 pm - Film: Winter Adé (GDR, 1988, 115 minutes)

   • This film about women in the GDR, directed by Helke Misselwitz, will be presented at the Harvard Film Archive (Carpenter Center). It will be accompanied by a discussion with the director, Helke Misselwitz, and the editor/co-author, Gudrun Plenert, moderated by Barton Byg.

Additional Information:

• The symposium is organized by Peter Nisbet from the Busch-Reisinger Museum and Marilyn Rueschemeyer from the Center for European Studies.
• Admission is free, but seating is limited. Advance registration is required and can be made through the Busch-Reisinger Museum by calling (617) 495-2377.
• The accompanying exhibition will be open at the Fogg Art Museum and the Arthur M. Sackler Museum from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

The image shows a document detailing a symposium titled "Art and Society in the German Democratic Republic," held on October 21, 1989, at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The event marked the 40th anniversary of the founding of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) and was associated with the exhibition "Twelve Artists from the German Democratic Republic," organized by the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

Here is the detailed program of the symposium:

1. 10:30 am - Introductory Remarks

   • Peter Nisbet, Daimler-Benz Curator, Busch-Reisinger Museum

2. 11:00 am - Fighting Ideology: Art in the GDR

   • David Elliott, Director, Museum of Modern Art, Oxford

3. 12:00 pm - Break for Lunch

4. 1:30 pm - Cultural and Political Developments in the GDR

   • Chair: Marilyn Rueschemeyer, Center for European Studies
     • Recent Trends in GDR Literature: David Bathrick, Cornell University
     • GDR Film: Barton Byg, University of Massachusetts at Amherst
     • Satire under Socialism: Cabaret in the GDR: Peter Jelavich, University of Texas at Austin
     • Developments in Art and Politics in the GDR: Marilyn Rueschemeyer, Rhode Island School of Design and Brown University

5. 3:30 pm - Break for Coffee

6. 4:15 pm - Film: Winter Adé (GDR, 1988, 115 minutes)

   • The screening will be accompanied by a discussion with the director, Helke Misselwitz, and the editor/co-author, Gudrun Fleener, moderated by Barton Byg.

The symposium was organized by Peter Nisbet, Busch-Reisinger Museum, and Marilyn Rueschemeyer, Center for European Studies. Admission was free, but seating was limited. For more information, advance registration was requested through the Busch-Reisinger Museum (phone number 617-495-2317). The exhibition was open at the Fogg Art Museum and the Arthur M. Sackler Museum from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

The image shows a typed announcement for a one-day symposium titled "Art and Society in the German Democratic Republic." The event is scheduled for October 21, 1989, at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, located at 32 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138.

The symposium marks the 40th anniversary of the founding of the German Democratic Republic and accompanies an exhibition called "Twelve Artists from the German Democratic Republic," organized by the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

The program includes:

• 10:30 am: Introductory Remarks by Peter Nisbet, Daimler-Benz Curator at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
• A talk titled "Fighting Ideology: Art in the GDR" by David Elliott, Director of the Museum of Modern Art, Oxford.
• 12:00 pm: Break for lunch.
• 1:30 pm: Session on "Cultural and Political Developments in the GDR," chaired by Marilyn Rueschemeyer from the Center for European Studies, featuring talks on recent trends in GDR literature, GDR film, satire under socialism, and developments in art and politics.
• 3:30 pm: Break for coffee.
• 4:15 pm: Screening of the film "Winter Adé" (GDR, 1988, 115 minutes), with a discussion involving the director Heike Misselwitz, editor/co-author Gudrun Plenert, and moderated by Barton Byg.

The symposium is organized by Peter Nisbet and Marilyn Rueschemeyer. Admission is free but seating is limited, requiring advance registration. The exhibition is open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Fogg Art Museum and the Arthur M. Sackler Museum. Contact information is provided for registration.

This image shows a page from a booklet or program detailing an event schedule. The event is a symposium titled "ART AND SOCIETY IN THE GERMAN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC," taking place at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, on October 21, 1989. Organized by the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Center for European Studies, the symposium appears to be in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of the founding of the German Democratic Republic.

The program lists several segments with times, speakers, and topics:

• At 10:30 am, there are introductory remarks by a person affiliated with the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
• A session titled "Fighting Ideology: Art in the GDR" is scheduled, with a participant from the Museum of Modern Art, Oxford.
• There is a lunch break at noon.
• A 1:30 pm session dedicated to cultural and political developments in the GDR and recent trends in GDR literature.
• At 4:15 pm, there is a film screening for "Mister Adler (GDR, 1988, 115 minutes)" followed by a discussion.

The adjacent page is partially visible, revealing red borders on the upper and lower edges of the page, but its contents are not fully readable. The overall image is a photograph of the program laid on a flat surface and is leaning, revealing the spine of the booklet.

The image shows an open book with a page that has text on it. The book is opened to a page with a white piece of paper inside. The paper has black text on it, which is a schedule for a symposium. The symposium is titled "Art and Society in the German Democratic Republic" and is organized by the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Center for European Studies. The symposium is scheduled for October 21, 1989, at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. The schedule includes introductory remarks, a film screening, and a discussion about the film. The symposium is free to attend, but seating is limited. The exhibition "Twelve Artists from the German Democratic Republic" will be open at the Fogg Art Museum and the Arthur M. Sackler Museum from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

The image is of a page from a book or pamphlet. The page is titled "The Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Center for European Studies announce a one-day symposium on ART AND SOCIETY IN THE GERMAN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC." The symposium was held on October 21, 1989, at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, 32 Quincy Street, Cambridge MA 02138. The symposium marked the 40th anniversary of the founding of the German Democratic Republic and accompanied the exhibition Twelve Artists from the German Democratic Republic, organized by the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The program includes introductory remarks, a discussion on fighting ideology, art in the GDR, a break for lunch, a discussion on cultural and political developments in the GDR, recent trends in GDR literature, GDR film, satire under socialism, cabaret in the GDR, developments in art and politics in the GDR, a break for coffee, and a film presentation. The symposium was organized by Peter Nisbet, Busch-Reisinger Museum, and Marilyn Rueschemeyer, Center for European Studies. Admission to the symposium was free, but seating was limited, and advance registration was required. The exhibition was open at the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Arthur M. Sackler Museum from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.