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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

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The image shows a document with two distinct sections, each containing a separate news article. The document appears to be a newspaper page. Here is a detailed summary of each section:

Left Section: "State Courses in Art Appreciation"

  • Date: October 31, 1931
  • Content:
    • The article discusses the implementation of art appreciation courses in Massachusetts.
    • Professor Henry L. Shattuck of Massachusetts State College and Robert D. Hitch of the Department of Education are mentioned as key figures.
    • The courses are in various phases and are part of a broader initiative by the State Department of Education.
    • Professor Shattuck's course at Massachusetts State College focuses on analyzing and comparing artworks, including the study of composition, color, and the use of light and shadow.
    • The course includes lectures and practical work, such as drawing and painting, and is open to all students.
    • The article also mentions a series of lectures by Professor Shattuck at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard, starting from November 3, 1931.
    • These lectures will cover various aspects of art appreciation, including the history of modern painting and the works of contemporary artists.

Right Section: "Harvard Debaters"

  • Content:
    • The Harvard Debating Council announces its intercollegiate debate schedule for the upcoming season.
    • The debates are scheduled for specific dates: February 20 at Dartmouth, March 11 at the University of Pennsylvania, and March 31 at Oberlin.
    • All debates will focus on economic questions and will be held in the large lecture room of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • The debates will be broadcasted by the National Broadcasting Company.
    • The article mentions that Harvard has received over 300 letters commenting on the debates.
    • The results of a previous debate between Oxford and Harvard are mentioned, with Harvard winning by a vote of 151 to 97.

Additional Notes:

  • The document has some handwritten annotations at the bottom, which appear to be dates: "1931 Oct 31" and "1931 Nov 2."
  • The document is punched with holes, suggesting it was part of a binder or folder.

This summary captures the main points and context of the articles presented in the image.

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The image displays a newspaper clipping with two main articles:

  1. State Courses in Art Appreciation

    • Professors Henry L. Seaver of Massachusetts State College and Robert D. Buck of the department of fine arts will offer courses in specific aspects of art appreciation. These courses are under the direction of University Extension.
    • Dr. Seaver's course titled "Appreciation of Sculpture" will include an analysis and comparison of sculptural masterpieces, focusing on elements like head, hands, body, poses, backgrounds, and their historical development.
    • The course will demonstrate the fundamental principles of sculpture using a variety of slides.
    • Mr. Buck’s course will cover the history of modern painting, tracing its development from primitive to contemporary times. This course will meet weekly on Monday evenings starting November 6 at the Fogg Art Museum.
  2. Harvard Debaters

    • The Harvard Debating Council announces upcoming intercollegiate debates:
      • February 20: Dartmouth, at home, topic: Saturday.
      • March 12: University of Florida.
      • March 31: Oberlin.
    • These debates will cover economic questions and will be held in the large lecture room of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Additionally, a triangular debate is scheduled between Princeton, Yale, and Harvard, set for Friday, May 20.
    • The National Broadcasting Company will air a debate between Oxford and Harvard on December 20. This debate attracted significant attention, with over 300 letters received commenting on the debate. Of the writers who expressed an opinion, 151 favored Harvard and 97 favored Oxford.

The clipping provides a glimpse into educational courses on art appreciation and a schedule of collegiate debates hosted by Harvard University.

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The image is a scanned document containing two separate articles clipped from a newspaper or magazine.

First Article: "State Courses in Art Appreciation"

  • Author: Professor Henry L. Scarer of Massachusetts State College.
  • Course: Robert D. Buck of the department of Fine Arts, Harvard University, will teach a course on art appreciation this fall under the direction of Professor Scarer.
  • Course Content: The course, titled "Appreciation of Art," will consist of an analysis and comparison of the elements of art, such as the head, hands, body, poses, backgrounds, and the development of the use of these elements in the composition.
  • Lectures: Eight lectures will be given in the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University on Monday evenings from November 2 to December 20, from 8:00 to 9:30 PM.
  • Slides: Mr. Buck will use slides as a means of demonstrating the basic principles of artistic achievement.
  • Course Structure: The course will be titled "Appreciation of Art" and will trace the history of modern painting, indicating the pronounced developments in the use of color and form.
  • Meeting Time: Classes will meet in the Fogg Art Museum on Monday evenings from November 2 to December 20, at 8:00 PM.

Second Article: "Harvard Debaters"

  • Announcement: The Harvard Debating Council announces intercollegiate competitions for the debating team.
  • Competitions: The dates and locations are:
    • Saturday, February 20, at Dartmouth
    • Saturday, March 12, at the University of Florida
    • Thursday, March 31, at Oberlin
  • Topics: All debates will focus on economic questions and will be held in the large lecture room of the Fogg Art Museum.
  • Triangular Debate: A triangular debate between Princeton, Yale, and Harvard has been scheduled for Friday, May 20.
  • Broadcast: The National Broadcasting Company will air the debate between Harvard and Oxford, which was held in December.
  • Results: Of the 300 letters received commenting on the debate, 151 favored Harvard and 97 voted for Oxford.

The document appears to be dated October 21, 1931, as indicated by the handwritten note in the bottom left corner.

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The image shows a document with two distinct sections related to academic and extracurricular activities at Harvard University.

  1. State Courses in Art Appreciation:

    • Instructor: Professor Henry L. Scaefer of Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Robert D. Buck of the Department of Fine Arts, Harvard University.
    • Course Title: "Appreciation of Art" (Dr. Scaefer's course) and "Appreciation of Art: A Survey of the Principles of Design" (Mr. Buck's course).
    • Course Details:
      • Dr. Scaefer's course will consist of an analysis and comparison of the basic elements of art, such as line, shape, color, texture, space, and form.
      • Mr. Buck's course will cover the study of the head, hands, body, poses, backgrounds, and will include the use of slides and a discussion of the pre-historic recognition of these elements and the development of composition.
      • Both courses will be held in the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.
      • Mr. Buck's course will also use slides to demonstrate the basics of composition and artistic achievement.
      • The courses will meet at the Fogg Art Museum, with Mr. Buck's class starting on Friday, November 5, and running weekly thereafter from 2:30 to 4:15 PM.
  2. Harvard Debaters:

    • Announcement: The Harvard Debating Council announces intercollegiate competitions for the debating team.
    • Dates and Locations:
      • Saturday, February 20, Dartmouth.
      • Saturday, March 12, University of Florida.
      • Thursday, March 31, Oberlin.
    • Debate Topics: All debates will be on economic questions.
    • Triangular Debate: A triangular debate involving Princeton, Yale, and Harvard has been scheduled for Friday, May 20.
    • Broadcast: The National Broadcasting Company will broadcast the Harvard-Oxford debate held in December. The debate was highly popular, with more than 100 letters received about it. The results favored Harvard, with 151 votes and 97 for Oxford.

The document appears to be dated October 31, 1931.

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The image shows a document containing two distinct articles from a publication, likely from the early 20th century.

  1. First Article (Left Side - "State Courses in Art Appreciation"):

    • This article describes a course titled "Appreciation of Art" offered by Professor Henry L. Scaver of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Robert D. Buck of the Fine Arts department at Harvard University.
    • The course is part of the University Extension program. It aims to provide an analysis and comparison of various aspects of art, such as the head, hands, body, poses, backgrounds, and the use of color.
    • The course will be divided into eight lectures, with the first lecture scheduled for Monday evening, November 6th, at the Fogg Art Museum. Slides will be used to demonstrate the basic principles of artistic achievement.
    • Additionally, the course will explore the history of modern painting, focusing on significant developments in the field.
  2. Second Article (Right Side - "Harvard Debaters"):

    • This article announces the intercollegiate debate competitions for the debating team.
    • The debates will be held on:
      • Saturday, February 20, at Dartmouth.
      • Saturday, March 12, at the University of Florida.
      • Thursday, March 31, at Oberlin.
    • All debates will be on economic questions and will be held in the large lecture room of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • The National Broadcasting Company will broadcast a specific debate between Oxford and Harvard on December 14th. Harvard received more than 600 letters commenting on the debate, with 151 favoring Harvard and 97 favoring Oxford.

The document appears to be from a news or academic publication, likely from October 31, 1921, as indicated by the handwritten note in the bottom left corner.

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The image shows a two-page spread from a book or a pamphlet. On the left page, there is a newspaper clipping titled 'State Courses in Art Appreciation.' The article details two courses: one by Professor Henry L. Seaver, titled 'The Appreciation of Greek Art,' and another by Robert D. Buck, titled 'The Appreciation of Art.' The article provides details about the content and schedule of these courses, which are part of the extension work under the direction of the Division of University Extension. The article is dated October 21, 1921.

On the right page, there is an article titled 'HARVARD DEBATERS.' The article announces the following intercollegiate competitions for the debating team: Saturday, February 20, Dartmouth; Saturday, March 12, University of Florida; Thursday, March 31, Oberlin. It also mentions that these debates will be on economic questions and will be held in the large lecture room of the Fogg Art Museum. The article further discusses a debate between Princeton, Yale, and Harvard, and mentions a radio broadcast of a debate between Oxford and Harvard, with 151 votes for Harvard and 97 for Oxford. The article is dated October 28, 1921.

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The image shows a beige-colored paper sheet with two newspaper clippings attached to it. The sheet is part of a scrapbook or binder, as indicated by two punched holes on the left-hand side. The upper clipping has a headline that reads "State Courses in Art Appreciation," dated "Tues. Oct 11 '32." Below that, another clipping is titled "HARVARD DEBATERS," with no apparent date visible. The content of the Harvard Debaters article discusses the announcement by the Harvard Debating Council of upcoming debate schedules against other institutions on various dates.

To the right of these clippings, handwritten text adds further information. Above the upper article, "H[o]u[s]e 2" is written, and next to the lower article, it reads "H[ou]s[e] 2 Feb 5 1932," suggesting these clippings are organized or categorized for House 2 and referencing specific dates related to the content. The overall condition of the paper and clippings appears good, with only slight aging visible, and they seem to be carefully preserved as historical documents.

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The image shows a sheet of paper with two newspaper clippings attached to it. The sheet has two pre-punched holes on the left side, implying it may be part of a larger collection or binder. The clippings contain printed text detailing events related to academic activities.

The first clipping on the left is titled "State Courses In Art Appreciation." It discusses Professor Henry L. Seaver’s series of weekly lectures hosted by the Division of University Extension, Department of Education. The lectures cover a range of subjects, including the evolution and principles of modern painting, set to take place in the lecture hall of a museum.

The second clipping on the right is titled "Harvard Debaters." It outlines the schedule for upcoming intercollegiate competitions organized by the Harvard Debating Council. There are specific dates mentioned for debates against several other institutions such as Dartmouth, University of Florida, and Oberlin, with all debates to be held in the lecture room of the Fogg Art Museum. Additionally, there is some information about the results of a debate against Oxford held in December, with the National Broadcasting Co. noting the public's favor towards Harvard over Oxford.

Handwritten text in pencil is visible below the second clipping, with the words: "H.C. Feb. 5 1932" and the text "Travs. Oct. 31 1931" below the first clipping, indicating dates relevant to the clippings although not present in the printed parts.

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The image shows a beige piece of paper with two newspaper clippings pasted on it. The clipping on the left is titled "State Courses in Art Appreciation." It mentions Professor Henry L. Seaver of MIT and Robert D. Buck of the department of Fine Arts, Harvard University, giving courses on art appreciation under the State Department of Education. The courses include a lecture on "Appreciation of Painting and Sculpture," covering analysis and comparison of various art forms, individual lessons focusing on parts like head, hands, body, poses, backgrounds, etc. The first lecture is scheduled for November 2 at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard. Mr. Buck's course also includes slides and covers basic elements of art and history of modern painting, starting November 6 with weekly meetings.

The clipping on the right is titled "HARVARD DEBATERS." It announces intercollegiate competitions for the Harvard debating team on specified dates against Dartmouth, University of Florida, and Oberlin. The debates focus on economic questions and will take place in the large lecture room of the Fogg Art Museum. There will be a triangular debate with Princeton and Yale on May 20. It also reports on a national debate between Oxford and Harvard aired in December, where 300 letters were received; 151 favored Harvard and 97 favored Oxford. Handwritten notes under each clipping note the dates "Oct 31, 1931" and "Feb 5, 1932," respectively. The paper itself has three punched holes on the left side.

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The image shows a scanned page from a document, likely a newsletter or bulletin, dated Thursday, October 30, 1931. The page contains two distinct sections of text:

Left Section: "State Courses in Art Appreciation"

  • This section announces a course titled "Appreciation of Painting and Sculpture" offered by Professor Henry L. Seaver of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
  • The course is part of the State Department of Education, Division of University Extension.
  • The course will be held this fall under the direction of Fine Arts, and it focuses on the debating phases of art appreciation.
  • The course will consist of eight lectures, each lasting two hours, and will cover topics such as:
    • Analysis and comparison of individual elements like heads, hands, body, poses, backgrounds, groupings, lights, and shades.
    • The development of the use of these elements and the gradual recognition of the presidential value of various elements of the composition.
  • The lectures will be held at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University on Monday evenings, starting November 2, from 7:30 to 9:30 P.M.
  • Professor Seaver will use slides as a means of demonstrating the basic elements that contribute to successful artistic achievement.
  • The course will also include a successful competition in drawings and paintings, distinguishing between the successful competition in modern painting, tracing the history of modern influences, and identifying the effects of other schools on recent developments.
  • The class will meet in Lecture Hall, located on the first avenue on Fine Arts on Huntington Avenue, on Friday afternoons from 2:30 to 4:15.

Right Section: "Harvard Debaters"

  • This section announces the Harvard Debating Council's announcement of the following intercollegiate debate competitions:
    • Saturday, February 12: Debating team vs. Dartmouth.
    • Thursday, March 20: Debating team vs. Florida.
    • Thursday, March 31: Debating team vs. Oberlin.
  • All debates will be held in the large lecture room of the Fogg Art Museum.
  • A triangular debate between Princeton, Yale, and Harvard has been set for Friday, May 20.
  • The National Broadcasting Company will put the debate "on the air" in December.
  • The article notes that the company has received more than 300 letters commenting on the debate. Of these, 151 favored Harvard and 97 favored Oxford.

Additional Details

  • The page includes a handwritten note at the bottom left corner: "Thursday Oct 30 1931", which matches the date at the top of the page.
  • The text is formatted in a typewritten style, typical of official bulletins or newsletters from the early 20th century.
  • The content reflects academic and intellectual activities at Harvard University, including art appreciation courses and intercollegiate debates.

Overall Impression

The page serves as an informational bulletin, detailing upcoming academic events and debates at Harvard University in the fall of 1931. It highlights both artistic education and competitive debating, showcasing the institution's engagement with both the arts and intellectual discourse.