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The image is a page from the Harvard Bulletin dated November 12, 1930, titled "Recent Harvard Books on the Fine Arts." It lists several books published by Harvard University Press, each with a brief review or description. The books and their details are as follows:

1. Robert Feke

   • By Henry Wilder Foote
   • Described as the first adequate life of the best New England-born artist and the best portrait painter in the Colonies before Copley, along with a descriptive catalog of about sixty-five portraits attributed to him.

2. Romanesque Mural Painting of Catalonia

   • By Chandler L. Kerr
   • A detailed chronological survey of the paintings, followed by a discussion of the major general problems of technique, iconography, and the relation of Catalonian painting to that of the rest of Europe. Contains thirty full-page illustrations.

3. A History of Spanish Painting

   • By Chandler Rathfon Post
   • Described as a self-sufficient and essential work in a field where no such comprehensive survey and synthesis had been available. It is an indispensable work, marking the conquest of the last frontier of European art history.

4. Early Florentine Architecture and Decoration

   • By Engle W. Anthony
   • Praised for rendering a real service to the student of architecture. The arrangement of the book is deemed an important contribution to the study of architecture, and the illustrations are noted for their quality.

5. Agnolo Bronzino

   • By Arthur McComb
   • Highlighted for its admirably comprehensive and rounded balance, making it worthy of the dignity of the subject. It is described as a model of scholarly workmanship and critical acumen.

6. Cycles of Taste

   • By Frank P. Chambers
   • Noted for its wholesome unity and comfortably small size, making it suitable for all who can take an interest in the development of art. It is praised for its simplicity and clarity.

The page also includes the address of Harvard University Press: 27 Randall Hall, Cambridge, MA. Additionally, there is a small section at the bottom mentioning "Spanish Painting" by Chandler R. Post, reiterating its comprehensive survey and synthesis in the field of European art history.

The image is of a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated November 12, 1930. The page is titled "Recent Harvard Books on the Fine Arts" and lists several books published by Harvard University Press. Here are the details of each book listed:

1. Robert Feke by Henry Wilder Foote

   • Description: The first adequate life of Feke, one of the most renowned American-born artists and a significant portrait painter in the colonies before Coply. It includes a descriptive catalogue of about sixty-five portraits attributed to him and discussions on early American art and reproductions of many paintings.
   • Price: $7.50

2. Romanesque Mural Painting of Catalonia by Charles L. Kuhn

   • Description: A detailed chronological study of the paintings, covering the general problems of technique, iconography, and the relation to the rest of Europe, with over sixty full-page illustrations forming a comprehensive photographic record.
   • Price: $7.50

3. A History of Spanish Painting by Chandler Rathfon Post

   • Description: This work is noted for its self-sufficient and essential nature in a field where comprehensive surveys are scarce. It marks the completion of an indispensable work, marking the conquest of the last frontier of European art history.
   • Volume: 3 volumes; 1180 pages, 168 illustrations.
   • Price: $25.00 (set)

4. Early Florentine Architecture and Decoration by Edgar W. Anthony

   • Description: A thorough study of the architecture and decoration of early Florentine buildings.
   • Review: Praised for its arrangement and detailed content, making it a valuable reference.
   • Price: $5.00

5. Agnolo Bronzino by Arthur McCome

   • Description: The study highlights the artistic and critical balance of the work, lauding its thoroughness and scholarly workmanship.
   • Price: $7.50

6. Cycles of Taste by Frank P. Chambers

   • Description: An engaging volume that offers insights into the history of taste, providing a comprehensive look at the evolution of aesthetic preferences.
   • Review: Praised for its wholesome tone and thoughtful analysis.
   • Price: $2.00

The bottom of the page also lists a reference to another work titled "Spanish Painting" by Chandler R. Post, noted similarly for being an indispensable survey of Spanish art history.

The Harvard University Press address is provided at the bottom right corner of the page, indicating the publisher's location in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The image shows a page from a publication titled "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," dated November 12, 1930. The main content of the page is a list of recent Harvard books on the fine arts. The books listed are:

1. "Robert Feke" by Henry Wilder Foote, which is described as the first adequate life of Feke, one of the earliest American-born artists and the best portrait painter in the colonies before Copley. It includes a descriptive catalogue of about sixty-five portraits attributed to him, a discussion of early American art, and reproductions of many paintings. The price is listed as $7.50.

2. "Romanesque Mural Painting of Catalonia" by Charles L. Kuhn, which is a detailed chronological study of the paintings, followed by a discussion of the iconographical problems of technique, iconography, and the relation of Catalan painting to that of the rest of Europe. It includes over sixty full-page illustrations forming a complete photographic record of the subject. The price is $7.50.

3. "A History of Spanish Painting" by Chandler Rathfon Post, described as a self-sufficient and essential work, a comprehensive synthesis that marks the conquest of the last frontier of European art history. It includes 1180 pages, 168 illustrations, and is priced at $25.00 for the set.

4. "Early Florentine Architecture and Decoration" by Edgar W. Anthony, which provides a real service to students of architecture. The arrangement of the book is described as unusual and effective, with excellent reproductions. The price is $6.00.

5. "Agnolo Bronzino" by Arthur McComb, noted for its completeness and balance, worthy of its subject. It includes 240 pages with 64 illustrations, priced at $7.50.

6. "Cycles of Taste" by Frank P. Chambers, a volume that offers a wholesome tonic for readers, tracing the history of taste from primitive times to the present. It includes 340 pages with 48 illustrations, priced at $2.50.

At the bottom of the page, there is an advertisement for "Spanish Painting" by Chandler R. Post, described as a comprehensive survey and synthesis, marking the conquest of the last frontier of European art history. It is priced at $25.00 for the set.

The page also includes the address of the Harvard University Press at 27 Randall Hall, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The image is a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," dated November 14, 1930. It highlights several recent books on the fine arts published by the Harvard University Press. Here's a detailed summary of the listed books:

1. Robert Feke

   • Author: Henry Wilder Foote
   • Description: This book provides the first adequate life of Feke, one of the earliest American artists, and the best portrait painter in the colonies before Copley. It includes a descriptive catalog of around sixty-five portraits attributed to Feke, a discussion of early American art, and reproductions of many paintings.

2. Romanesque Mural Painting of Catalonia

   • Author: Charles L. Kuhn
   • Description: This book is a detailed iconographical study of the paintings discussed, including the historical problems of technique, iconography, and the relation of Catalan painting to that of the rest of Europe. It features sixty full-page illustrations, making it a comprehensive photographic record of the subject.

3. A History of Spanish Painting

   • Author: Chandler Rathfon Post
   • Description: This extensive work is a self-sufficient and essential survey of Spanish painting, with systematic and thorough coverage. The set is described as indispensable, marking a significant contribution to the last frontier in European art history. It consists of three volumes with 1140 pages and 163 illustrations, priced at $25.00.

4. Early Florentine Architecture and Decoration

   • Author: Edgar W. Antony
   • Description: The author renders a real service to the study of architecture by arranging the material chronologically. The book includes many photographs detailing architecture and decoration that might otherwise be missed by traditional methods.

5. Agnolo Bronzino

   • Author: Arthur McComb
   • Description: This book is a comprehensive and scholarly study of Bronzino, deemed admirable and complete. It's noted for its thoroughness and critical acumen, serving as a model of scholarly workmanship.

6. Cycles of Taste

   • Author: Frank P. Chambers
   • Description: This book offers a tonic for those interested in the evolution of taste in art. It is described as witty and well-documented, making it an enlightening read for both the general reader and the art student.

The page also includes the address of the Harvard University Press at 27 Randall Hall, Cambridge, Mass.

At the bottom of the page, there is a brief mention of "Spanish Painting" again by Chandler R. Post, emphasizing its importance and comprehensiveness in the field of European art history.

The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated November 12, 1930. The page features a section titled "Recent Harvard Books on the Fine Arts." It lists several books published by Harvard University Press, each with a brief description and price.

1. "Robert Feke" by Henry Wilder Foote:

   • Described as the first adequate life of Feke, one of the earliest American-born artists and the best portrait painter in the Colonies before Copley. The book includes a descriptive catalogue of about sixty-five portraits attributed to him, a discussion of early American art, and reproductions of many paintings. Price: $7.50.

2. "Romanesque Mural Painting of Catalonia" by Charles L. Kuhn:

   • A detailed chronological study of the paintings, including a discussion of the more general problems of technique, iconography, and the relation of Catalan painting to that of the rest of Europe. It includes over sixty full-page illustrations. Price: $7.50.

3. "A History of Spanish Painting" by Chandler Rathfon Post:

   • Described as a self-sufficient and essential work in a field where no such comprehensive survey and synthesis had been available. It marks the conquest of the last frontier of European art history. Price: $25.00 for a set of 3 volumes.

4. "Early Florentine Architecture and Decoration" by Edgar W. Anthony:

   • Highlighted for its arrangement and thoroughness, the book provides details of sculpture and decoration that might otherwise be missed. Price: $5.00.

5. "Agnolo Bronzino" by Arthur McCombe:

   • Praised for its admirable completeness and balance, with a thorough and thoughtful analysis. It is noted as a model of scholarly workmanship and critical acumen. Price: $7.50.

6. "Cycles of Taste" by Frank P. Chambers:

   • Described as a wholesome tonic for those who wish to read and think amid the busyness of daily life. The book covers the archaeology of aesthetic taste and the history of art and archaeology. Price: $2.00.

Additionally, there is a mention of:

• "Spanish Painting" by Chandler R. Post:
  • Described as a comprehensive survey and synthesis, marking the conquest of the last frontier of European art history. Price: $25.00.

The Harvard University Press is noted at the bottom with the address: 27 Randall Hall, Cambridge, Mass.

The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated November 12, 1930. The page is titled "Recent Harvard Books on the Fine Arts" and lists several books published by Harvard University Press, along with brief descriptions and prices.

1. Robert Feke

   • By Henry Wilder Foote
   • Described as the first adequate life of Feke, an early American portrait painter. It includes a catalogue of portraits and reproductions of paintings.
   • Price: $7.50

2. Romanesque Mural Painting of Catalonia

   • By Charles L. Kuhn
   • A detailed study of the paintings, including discussions on technique, iconography, and the relation of Catalan painting to the rest of Europe.
   • Price: $7.50

3. A History of Spanish Painting

   • By Chandler Rathfon Post
   • A comprehensive survey of Spanish painting, noted for its thoroughness and synthesis.
   • Price: $25.00 for a two-volume set

4. Early Florentine Architecture and Decoration

   • By Edgar W. Anthony
   • A study that offers a new arrangement of the subject and includes detailed descriptions of sculpture and decoration.
   • Price: $5.00

5. Agnolo Bronzino

   • By Arthur McCome
   • A detailed study of the artist's work, praised for its completeness and balance.
   • Price: $7.50

6. Cycles of Taste

   • By Frank P. Chambers
   • A book that provides a comfortable and thoughtful reading experience, offering a historical perspective on aesthetic preferences.
   • Price: $2.00

Additionally, there is a note about another book on Spanish Painting by Chandler R. Post, which is also described as a comprehensive survey and synthesis of the subject, marked as indispensable for its detailed study of European art history. The price is not listed on this page but is noted in the text as $25.00.

The page also includes the address of Harvard University Press: 27 Randall Hall, Cambridge, Mass.

This is an image of a printed page from what appears to be a promotional or informational flyer or a section of a publication. The top of the page has hand-written text reading "Harvard Alumni Bulletin November 12, 1930." The main header on the page is "Recent Harvard Books on the Fine Arts" and is followed by a list of book titles with their authors, brief descriptions, and sometimes pricing information.

The books listed are:

1. By Robert Feke, a book by Henry Wilder Foote.
2. Romanesque Mural Painting of Catalonia, by Charles L. Kuhn.
3. A History of Spanish Painting, by Chandler Rathfon Post.
4. Early Florentine Architecture and Decoration, by Edgar W. Anthony.
5. Agnolo Bronzino, by Arthur McComb.
6. Cycles of Taste, by Frank P. Chambers.

At the bottom of the page is the logo and text "HARVARD UNIVERSITY PRESS, 27 RANDALL HALL, CAMBRIDGE, MASS." Below the listing for "Spanish Painting" by Chandler R. Post is another mention of a book with the same title, this one by Granville R. Post, indicating that "No such comprehensive survey and synthesis has before been available in any language before, marking the conquest of the last frontier of European art history."

On the left side of the page, there are indications that the page has been hole-punched for filing or binder purposes. There are also some handwritten notes on the page, such as "keep" written near the bottom left.

This is an aged bulletin page, labeled "Harvard Alumni Bulletin November 12, 1930" which lists recent books published by Harvard University Press on the subject of fine arts.

The bulletin features the following books:

1. Robert Feke by Henry Wilder Foote

   • Discusses one of the earliest American-born artists and his contributions, including descriptive and analytical content.

2. Romanesque Mural Painting of Catalonia by Charles R. Kuhn

   • Provides a chronological account, techniques, and European influence of Catalonian mural painting, including full-page illustrations.

3. A History of Spanish Painting by Chandler Rathfon Post

   • A comprehensive survey in three volumes covering Spanish art history.

4. Early Florentine Architecture and Decoration by Edgar W. Anthony

   • Examines Florentine architecture including photographs showing details of sculptures and decorations.

5. Agnolo Bronzino by Arthur McComb

   • Analyzes the artistic competencies, methods, and background of Agnolo Bronzino.

6. Cycles of Taste by Frank P. Chambers

   • Explores the history of tastes and styles across time and contexts.

At the bottom right corner, there is a more detailed mention of Chandler R. Post's "Spanish Painting," highlighting its comprehensive survey and importance in the field.

The bulletin is from Harvard University Press, located at 27 Randall Hall, Cambridge, Mass.

The image shows a beige sheet of paper with two clipped newspaper or magazine articles affixed to it. The main article is titled "Recent Harvard Books on the Fine Arts" and lists several books published by Harvard University Press. The books discussed include:

• "Robert Feke" by Henry Wilder Foote
• "Romanesque Mural Painting of Catalonia" by Charles L. Kuhn
• "A History of Spanish Painting" by Chandler Rathfon Post
• "Early Florentine Architecture and Decoration" by Edgar W. Anthony
• "Agnolo Bronzino" by Arthur McComb
• "Cycles of Taste" by Frank P. Chambers

Each listing includes a brief description or review of the book, the author’s name, and the price. The Harvard University Press address, "27 Randall Hall, Cambridge, Mass.", is printed at the bottom.

Above the article is handwritten text that reads: "Harvard Alumni Bulletin, November 12, 1930."

Below the main article, there is a smaller clipped article titled "Spanish Painting" by Chandler R. Post. It includes a quote praising the book as an indispensable and comprehensive work on European art history, with a price of $25.00 for 3 volumes.

There are three punch holes on the left side of the sheet, suggesting it was saved in a binder. The overall appearance is archival and historical.

The image depicts a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated November 12, 1930. The page is titled "Recent Harvard Books on the Fine Arts" and serves as a promotional or informational piece highlighting several books published by Harvard University Press. The content is structured as a list of notable works in the field of fine arts, each accompanied by a brief description and pricing information.

Key Details:

1. Header Information:

   • The top of the page features handwritten text indicating the publication source: "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" and the date "November 12, 1930."

2. Main Title:

   • The central heading reads: "Recent Harvard Books on the Fine Arts."

3. Listed Books:

   • Each book is presented with its title, author, and a short descriptive review or endorsement. The books listed are:
     1. "Robert Feke" by Henry Wilder Foote
        • Described as the first adequate life of Feke, an early American artist, with a descriptive catalogue of his paintings.
        • Price: $7.50.
     2. "Romanesque Mural Painting of Catalonia" by Charles L. Kuhn
        • A detailed chronological study of Catalan paintings, including topics like technique, bibliography, and relations to European art, with over fifty full-page illustrations.
        • Price: $7.50.
     3. "A History of Spanish Painting" by Chandler Rathfon Post
        • Praised as a comprehensive and indispensable work, marking the conquest of the last frontier in European art history.
        • Price: $25.00 a set (for three volumes).
     4. "Early Florentine Architecture and Decoration" by Edgar W. Anthony
        • Reviewed as a real service to students of architecture, with improved photographs and details of sculpture and decoration.
        • Price: $5.00.
     5. "Agnolo Bronzino" by Arthur McComb
        • Commended for its completeness and balance, described as a model of scholarly workmanship.
        • Price: $7.50.
     6. "Cycles of Taste" by Frank P. Chambers
        • Described as a wholesome tonic for readers interested in art and archaeology, offering a fresh perspective.
        • Price: $2.00.

4. Publisher Information:

   • At the bottom of the page, the publisher is identified as Harvard University Press, located at 27 Randall Hall, Cambridge, Mass.

5. Additional Note:

   • A note at the bottom reiterates the importance of "Spanish Painting" by Chandler Rathfon Post, emphasizing its comprehensiveness and value as an indispensable work.

Visual Characteristics:

• The page has a clean, typed layout with clear headings and structured information.
• The text is presented in a formal, academic style typical of university publications.
• The page appears to be part of a larger bulletin, as suggested by the header and the structured format.

Purpose:

The page aims to inform readers about recent publications from Harvard University Press, particularly focusing on works related to fine arts. It serves both as a promotional tool and as a resource for those interested in art history and related scholarly works.