Archives Scrapbooks

The image displays a page from a publication titled "American Magazine of Art" dated January 1928. The page is an advertisement for "Art Studies," which focuses on Medieval, Renaissance, and Modern art. The publication is edited by members of the Fine Arts Departments at Harvard and Princeton Universities.

The page lists the contents of Volume 5, which include essays on various topics such as Byzantine monuments, Florentine Baptistery, Greek and Latin manuscripts, and the influence of liturgical art on pre-Romanesque apses in Spain. The price of the book is $7.50 a copy, postpaid, and it is published by the Harvard University Press. The address provided for the press is 1 Randall Hall, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The page also mentions the Advisory Council, which includes names such as Bernard Berenson, Adolph Goldschmidt, and Paul Pelliot. The overall design of the page is formal and academic, typical of a scholarly publication from the early 20th century.

The image shows a vintage advertisement from the January 1928 issue of the "American Magazine of Art." The advertisement is for "Art Studies: Mediaeval, Renaissance, and Modern," a publication edited by members of the Departments of the Fine Arts at Harvard and Princeton Universities. The advisory council includes notable names such as Bernard Berenson, Adolph Goldschmidt, Paul Pelliot, and others.

The text mentions that "Art Studies" was begun in 1923 by the Fine Arts Departments of Princeton and Harvard Universities and is now published under the Arthur Sachs Foundation. The fifth annual volume was issued in November 1927. The advertisement includes a brief review of the publication, praising its scholarly content and high-quality production.

The contents of Volume 5 are listed, covering various topics such as Byzantine monuments, the fresco by Lorenzo Vecchietta, the plastic cyclone in art, the Last Supper in religious and secular iconography, and more, with numerous illustrations.

The price of the publication is stated as $7.50 per copy, postpaid. The publisher is Harvard University Press, located at 1 Randall Hall, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The page of the magazine shows signs of age, with some discoloration and stains.

This image displays an open book, specifically showing its front flyleaf or endpaper. The leaf is aged, with a yellowed, creamy appearance, and exhibits some discoloration and minor wear along the edges.

Taped or pasted onto this flyleaf is a rectangular, printed promotional leaflet or announcement for a scholarly journal. The leaflet is bordered in black and features black text on white paper.

Here is a detailed description of the content on the leaflet:

• Title and Date:

  • At the top left, it reads “American Magazine of Art”.
  • The main title is “ART STUDIES” in a large, bold, capitalized serif font.
  • Below that, the subtitle is “Mediaeval, Renaissance, and Modern”.
  • At the top right, the date “Jan. 1928” is printed.

• Editorial Information:

  • It is “EDITED BY MEMBERS OF THE DEPARTMENTS OF THE FINE ARTS AT HARVARD AND PRINCETON UNIVERSITIES”.
  • An “ADVISORY COUNCIL” is listed with three columns of names, including Bernard Berenson, Paul Claudel, Louis D. B. M. James, Paul Pelliot, and others.

• Introductory Text:

  • A paragraph explains that Art Studies began in 1923, is published on the Arthur Sachs Foundation, and that the 5th volume will be issued in November 1927. It quotes a review from The Arts and The Companion, praising its scholarship and physical quality as a “fine piece of bookmaking.”

• Contents of Volume 5:

  • A detailed list of articles and their authors is provided, including:
    • “Monuments Byzantins Inédits du Onzième Siècle” by Charles Diehl (7 illustrations)
    • “Apostolados” by Dorothea C. Shipley (15 illustrations)
    • “The Table of the Last Supper in Religious and Secular Iconography” by Laura Hibbard Loomis (32 illustrations)
    • “The Geometry of the Art of El Greco” by Jere Abbott (4 illustrations)
    • And others by George Harold Edgell, Ugo Monneret de Villard, Edgar W. Anthony, A. M. Friend, Jr., and Walter Muir Whitehill, Jr., with the number of illustrations noted for each.

• Pricing and Publisher:

  • “Price $7.50 a copy, postpaid”.
  • At the bottom, the publisher is identified: “Harvard University Press” with the address “1 Randall Hall, Cambridge, Massachusetts”.

The book’s dark green or black cloth binding is visible on the left, and a small handwritten note “A8” can be seen on the top left corner of the flyleaf. The overall presentation suggests a historical document from a library or personal collection.

The image shows a page from the January 1928 issue of the "American Magazine of Art." The page is titled "ART STUDIES: Medieval, Renaissance, and Modern." The page has a formal and academic tone, with a list of contributors and an advisory council from Harvard University and Princeton University. The page also includes a brief introduction to the magazine's history and purpose, as well as a list of articles and illustrations in the issue. The page is printed on high-quality paper with a black border, and the text is in a serif font.

The image shows a page from a book. The page is yellowed and has a black border. The page has text written on it, which reads "American Magazine of Art, Jan. 1928, ART STUDIES, Medieval, Renaissance, and Modern, EDITED BY MEMBERS OF THE DEPARTMENTS OF THE FINE ARTS AT HARVARD AND PRINCETON UNIVERSITIES, ADVISORY COUNCIL, Harvard University Press, 1 Randall Hall, Cambridge, Massachusetts." The page also has a black border on the left side.

The image depicts the inside cover of a book titled "Art Studies: Medieval, Renaissance, and Modern", published by Harvard University Press in January 1928. The book is edited by members of the Departments of Fine Arts at Harvard and Princeton Universities. The cover page includes the following key details:

Title and Edition Information

• Title: Art Studies: Medieval, Renaissance, and Modern
• Editor: Members of the Departments of Fine Arts at Harvard and Princeton Universities.
• Advisory Council: A list of notable individuals is provided, including Bernard Berenson, Paul J. Sachs, and others, indicating their roles in guiding the publication.

Publication Details

• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Location: 1 Randall Hall, Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Price: $7.00 per copy, postage paid.

Content Overview

The inside cover provides a brief description of the book’s content and significance:

• Purpose: The book is part of a series initiated in 1923 by the Fine Arts Departments of Princeton and Harvard Universities, supported by the Arthur Sachs Foundation. It aims to publish annual volumes of scholarly essays on art.
• Content Highlights: The volume includes essays and illustrations on a variety of topics, such as:
  • Pollens: Monuments Byzantines jusqu’au Siècle de Charles Diehl
  • Edades Apostólicas de Xochimilco: By Charles Orozco
  • Apostolado de Xochimilco: By Dorothea C. Sharp
  • La Genèse Monumentale de l’Église Absolutiste: By Charles Orozco
  • Lorenzo Vecchietti: By George Harold Edgell
  • Il Problema dell’Arte Lombarda: By Ugo Monneret de Villard
  • A Plastic Cyclone: By Irene Abbott-Hall
  • The Table of the Last Supper in Religions and Secular Iconography: By Laura Hildare Loomis
  • The Geometry of the Art of El Greco: By Jerko Zeman
  • The Flemish Painter in Madrid: By A. M. Friend, Jr.
  • The Portraits of the Evangelists in Greek and Latin Manuscripts: By Walter Muir Whittick, Jr.

Design and Presentation

• The book is noted for its high-quality production, with well-printed cuts and an attractive cover. It is described as a "fine piece of bookmaking," featuring numerous illustrations and well-bound construction.
• The text is presented in a clean, formal layout, typical of academic publications of the era.

Additional Notes

• The book is part of a series that began in 1923, with this being the sixth annual volume.
• It is well-received by scholars and collectors, with the publisher noting its value as a reference for students and professionals in the field of art studies.

Overall, the image showcases a scholarly and well-produced academic publication focused on art history, spanning medieval, Renaissance, and modern periods.

This is an image of an open book or a scanned page from a book or journal. It shows advertising or informational content about a publication. The top of the page displays the header "American Magazine of Art" followed by the title "ART STUDIES Medieval, Renaissance, and Modern," tagged as the January 1925 issue. The text below the title mentions that this work is edited by members of the departments of Fine Arts at Harvard and Princeton Universities and lists an advisory council with numerous names alongside their affiliations.

The publication is described as having begun in 1925 and is now published on the Arthur Sachs Foundation. It mentions that the fifth annual volume will be issued in November 1925. The text refers to the contents of the earlier numbers, expressing the quality of the articles and illustrations as representative in the work of scholarship. It also talks about the imminent arrival of a new volume, discussing its features and contents, which includes various articles with illustrations and studies related to art history.

At the bottom of the image, there is an advertisement section for Harvard University Press located at 1 Randall Hall, Cambridge, Massachusetts, with a price listing for the publication as $7.50 a copy, postpaid. The right side of the page has a black binding which suggests this is a bound volume, possibly in a library or personal collection. The book page appears to have aged, indicated by the yellowing of the paper and discoloration on the edges.

The image shows a printed page titled "ART STUDIES Mediaeval, Renaissance, and Modern" edited by members of the Fine Arts departments at Harvard and Princeton Universities. It appears to be a publication announcement or informational page from January 1928, as noted at the top right corner. The page lists an advisory council with numerous names, including Bernard Berenson and Adolph Goldschmidt.

The main body of the text describes the publication history and significance of the "Art Studies," noting that it began in 1923 and is now published by the Arthur Sachs Foundation. It includes a statement by Lloyd Goodrich about the importance of the publication. The text emphasizes the scholarly value and aims for broad accessibility.

The contents of Volume 5 are listed, detailing topics related to Byzantine monuments, frescoes, religious artworks, and manuscripts, with the number of illustrations provided for each article.

At the bottom, the price is listed as $7.50 per copy, postpaid, and the publisher details are given as Harvard University Press, located at 1 Randall Hall, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The page is mounted on a larger board or inside a book with some discoloration and adhesive marks visible around the edges. Handwritten text at the top notes "American Magazine of Art" and dates the page to January 1928.

This image shows a page from a publication, specifically promoting the periodical Art Studies: Mediaeval, Renaissance, and Modern, dated January 1928. The text details that the periodical is edited by members of the departments of fine arts at Harvard and Princeton Universities, along with an advisory council listed at the top. Below that, there is a description of the periodical, mentioning its purpose, target audience, and its origins, which date back to the collaboration between the fine arts departments of the two universities.

The lower part of the page lists topics and contents from the periodical, providing a breakdown of covered subjects like Byzantine studies, early Renaissance art, and other historical art analyses, with illustrations where noted. Pricing information is included near the bottom of the page ($7.50 per copy, postpaid), along with publication information indicating that it was printed by Harvard University Press, located at 1 Randall Hall, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The page appears to have been part of a larger book or album, bordered by an aged sepia-colored border and mounted on a textured black binding. There are visible discoloration marks on the paper, likely due to aging. A handwritten note above the title identifies this as a piece from the American Magazine of Art.