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This image shows an open book or magazine with text that appears to be discussing various art collections and exhibitions. The left page features a section titled "Collections and Critiques" with a subheading about an "Oriental Art Exhibit Now Showing at Fogg." The text discusses acquisitions made during the past year and highlights significant items added to the Oriental Department of the Fogg Museum, such as newly excavated Buddhist sculptures from Mongolia and Japanese paintings.

The right page continues the discussion on the Oriental Art Exhibit, mentioning the acquisition of early Chinese Buddhist drawings and a pottery bowl presented by Sir Percival David of London. The text is formatted in a typical newspaper or magazine style, with headlines and paragraphs providing detailed information about the exhibits and collections. The overall content suggests that this is a descriptive piece about the art and cultural exhibits at the Fogg Museum.

This image shows an open book or journal with a double-page spread. The left page contains a detailed article titled "Oriental Art Exhibit Now Showing at Fogg," which discusses the acquisitions made by the Oriental Department of the Fogg Museum during the past year. The article highlights significant additions to the museum's collection, including sculptures excavated in Mongolia, a bronze figure representing a Buddhist divinity, and Japanese paintings.

The right page is a continuation of the article, but the top part of the page is slightly folded, obscuring some of the text. The visible text mentions a collection of prints given by Philip Hofer, which supplements his gift of books to the library. The article also references illustrations for the Bible, dancing figures by Toulouse-Lautrec, and woodcut book illustrations.

The pages are aged, with a yellowish tint, indicating the book is quite old. The binding of the book is dark, and the pages are bound with a light-colored thread. The overall appearance suggests this is a historical document, likely from the early 20th century.

This image displays an open, aged book or periodical, with the left-hand page featuring printed text under the heading “COLLECTIONS — and — CRITIQUES”.

The main article, titled “ORIENTAL ART EXHIBIT NOW SHOWING AT FOGG”, details recent acquisitions and exhibitions at the Fogg Museum’s Oriental Department. The text is dated “Feb. 27, ’29”, handwritten in pencil in the upper left margin alongside the word “Crimson”, which likely indicates the source is The Harvard Crimson student newspaper.

The article covers several key acquisitions:

1. Buddhist Sculpture from Mongolia (1924): A set of 15 polychrome clay statues, discovered in the sand-buried city of Kara Khoito, are exhibited for the first time. The city was identified by Sir Aurel Stein, and the expedition also unearthed frescoes and a rare 10th-century bronze mirror.

2. Bronze Figure Gift: A small bronze figure of a Buddhist deity, originally from 6th-century Korea but stylistically from China’s Six Dynasties period, is a gift from Dr. D. W. Ross ’76.

3. Wooden Figure from Pekin: A large 17th-century wooden religious sculpture is displayed, purchased in Pekin.

4. Japanese Paintings & Chinese Drawings: The museum has acquired important 14th-century Japanese shrine doors and added early Chinese Buddhist drawings to its collection, largely through gifts from Sir Percival David of London.

5. Print Collection: A separate column on the right details additions to the print collection from Philip Hofer ’21 — over 500 woodcut and hand-colored book illustrations from the 15th to 20th centuries. Highlights include works by Toulouse-Lautrec, Daumier (“Mr. Prune,” “Mr. Guiz”), and Turner’s “Liber Studiorum.”

The page is printed on yellowed, slightly foxed paper, showing signs of age. The book’s dark binding is visible along the left edge, and the page has some minor wear along the right margin. The article is written in a formal, informative tone typical of early 20th-century museum bulletins or academic newspapers.

In summary, the image shows a historical document from February 27, 1929, chronicling significant new additions to the Oriental Art collection at the Fogg Museum (Harvard University), reflecting the museum’s growing emphasis on Asian art and the role of private donors in its development.

The image shows a double-page spread from an old magazine or book. The left page features a section titled "Collections and Critiques" with a subtitle "ORIENTAL ART EXHIBIT." The right page continues the text. The left page has a bold title "ORIENTAL ART EXHIBIT" with the subtitle "Acquisitions Made During Past Year." Below the title, there is a date "Feb. 21, '29" and a caption "Grimson Are On View." The content discusses the acquisitions made to the Oriental Art Exhibit at Fogg Museum during the past year. The right page continues the text, detailing the acquisitions, including a Buddhist sculpture from Mongolia, a bronze figure from Korea, a wooden figure from Japan, and other artifacts. The text also mentions the importance of these acquisitions for the museum's collection.

The image depicts an open book, with the left page featuring a title and text, while the right page is blank. The book appears to be a publication from the Fogg Art Museum, as indicated by the title "Collections and Critiques" and the mention of an "Oriental Art Exhibit" currently showing at the museum. The text on the left page provides details about recent acquisitions made by the museum, including various artworks and artifacts from different cultures and time periods.

The acquisitions mentioned in the text include:

1. A polychrome stupa from the Sand-Buried City of Khara Khoto, discovered during the Fogg Museum expedition of 1924.
2. A bronze figure representing a Buddhist disciple, a gift from Dr. D. W. Ross, believed to be of Korean origin from the 6th to 9th century.
3. A large wooden figure purchased in Peking, representing a 19th-century type of religious sculpture that has been largely ignored in favor of earlier Japanese sculpture.
4. A pair of four-teenth-century shrine doors painted with two Buddhist figures in two colors, considered peculiar to early Chinese art.
5. A full dozen of Buddhist drawings, a gift from Sir Percival David, including three more presented by Sir Percival and a unique pottery bowl, one of a pair, the other of which remains in the donor's collection in England.

The text also mentions that the museum has received 21 supplements to Philip Hofer's gift of books to the library, covering a period from the fifteenth century to the present day, as well as a range of subjects such as Bible illustrations, Toulousc-Lautrec dancing figures, and woodcut book illustrations. Additionally, there are examples of early printing, including a page showing the cut in its setting and an early page of text, as well as illustrations from the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, many printed by hand. The text concludes by mentioning that the museum has acquired ten volumes of "La Caricature," containing lithographs by Daumier, including some of his most famous works, and a useful addition to Turner's "Liber Studiorum."

The image shows an open book with two visible pages. The left page is titled "COLLECTIONS and CRITIQUES" and features a section titled "ORIENTAL ART EXHIBIT NOW SHOWING AT FOGG." The text discusses acquisitions made by the Oriental Department of the Fogg Museum during the past year, highlighting notable additions such as:

• A Buddhist sculpture excavated in 1924, placed on public exhibition for the first time.
• A sand-buried city of Kara Koto, identified during an expedition by Sir Aurel Stein in 1924.
• A tenth-century bronze mirror from China.
• A small bronze figure representing Buddhist divinity, gifted by Dr. D. W. Ross '75.
• A large wooden figure from Korea, representing a religious sculpture.
• Japanese paintings, including a pair of four-door shrine paintings with Buddhist figures.
• Buddhist drawings of early Chinese art, gifted by Sir Percival David.
• A unique pair of pottery bowls, one in England and the other in the Museum’s collection.

The right page continues the text, elaborating further on the collection of prints given by Philip Hofer '21, which supplements the Library’s holdings. It mentions that the prints cover a period from the fifteenth century to the present day and include illustrations for the Bible, figures by Toulouse-Lautrec, and woodcut illustrations. The page also references volumes of lithographs by Daumier, Prinet, and others, as well as contemporary works by "Mr. Guiz."

The book appears to be a catalog or report detailing recent acquisitions and exhibitions at the Fogg Museum, likely from an academic or museum publication. The text is formatted in a formal, descriptive style typical of museum or academic records.

The image displays a page from a magazine or a book with a focus on art and exhibitions. The headline reads "COLLECTIONS — and — CRITIQUES" followed by a bold subheadline "ORIENTAL ART EXHIBIT NOW SHOWING AT FOGG." This suggests that the article pertains to an art exhibitory display at an establishment called Fogg.

The body of the text starts with a heading "Acquisitions Made During Past Year on View Feb. 20-21," indicating an event or showcase occurring on those dates. Another header, "Japanese Paintings Exhibited," follows below, which suggests another section of the exhibit featuring Japanese paintings.

The text on the left side of the page is partially visible and seems to include mentions of various artifacts, donations, origins (like Korea and Japan), and descriptions of art pieces including bronzes, sculptures, paintings, and materials such as bronze and wood.

The page exhibits the natural browning and wear of old paper, and it is open to showing the left page partially and the right page fully. The book's spine and adjacent pages appear on the left side, hinting at the thickness of the publication.

The image also shows that the publication is well-handled and maintained as it doesn't show significant damage other than the natural aging of the paper. The text is formal and indicative of an informational or scholarly guide, perhaps a museum catalog, an art exhibition summary, or a critical review collection.

The image shows an open book displaying a single newspaper or magazine clipping pasted on the left page under the section titled "COLLECTIONS and CRITIQUES." The clipping is about an Oriental Art Exhibit currently showing at the Fogg Museum. The subtitle mentions acquisitions made during the past year, with a handwritten note specifying "Crimson" and dated "Feb. 27, '29."

The article outlines various significant additions to the Oriental Department at the Fogg Museum, including:

• A Buddhist sculpture excavated in 1924 in Mongolia, displayed publicly for the first time.
• A small bronze figure representing a Buddhist divinity, originating from sixth-century Korea.
• A large wooden figure purchased in Pekin representing seventeenth-century religious sculpture.
• Japanese paintings hard to acquire due to their value by native collectors.
• Fourteenth-century shrine doors painted with Buddhist figures.
• Early Chinese Buddhist drawings increased through gifts from Sir Percival David of London.
• A pottery bowl from Sir Percival's collection.

It also notes the museum directors' attention to a print collection donated by Philip Hofer, containing more than 500 woodcut book illustrations spanning from the 15th century to the present day, including works by Toulouse-Lautrec and lithographs by Daumier. The article mentions a useful addition of ten volumes of "La Caricature" containing lithographs by Daumier and a complete set of Turner's "Liber Studiorum."

The right page of the book is blank. The book itself has a black fabric spine and moderately aged cream-colored pages.

The image shows an old bound book opened to the left-hand page. A newspaper-like clipping is pasted there, headed “Collections and Critiques” with a large decorative initial “C” and a bold subtitle “Oriental Art Exhibit Now Showing at Fogg.” The clipping is laid out in two narrow columns of dense text, describing acquisitions and highlights of the exhibit. The paper is aged and yellowed with brown edges, and the right page is mostly blank, showing faint text from the opposite side. The book itself has a dark cover and a slightly worn, vintage look.

This image shows a page from a publication, featuring an article titled "Oriental Art Exhibit Now Showing at Fogg" under the heading "Collections and Critiques." The text discusses acquisitions made during the past year by the Oriental Department of the Fogg Museum, highlighting recent additions, including Buddhist sculptures, woodcuts, manuscripts, and artifacts from Asia. The narrative focuses on various items, such as a bronze statue, a carved wooden figure, rare mirrors, and prints gifted to the museum.

The article is structured into columns, and the main text predominantly fills the left column, while the right column also discusses contributions and showcases specific items in print and art. This page is mounted in a volume, and the majority of the right-hand side remains blank. The publication appears to be archival and historical in nature.