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Fogg One of Galleries to Show Architectural Models of Best Modern Design

PLAN THREE YEAR TOUR

Enlarged photographs are included in exhibition - material Arranged by Harvard Graduate

The Fogg Art Museum will at some time in the future receive for exhibition a collection of architectural models illustrating developments in modern building styles, arranged by Philip Johnson '20, it was learned yesterday. Mr. Johnson, who for over a year has been engaged in preparing for this exhibit, will open it at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City on Wednesday, February 10. It forms a part of a comprehensive architectural exhibition by the Museum.

The models in the exhibit of modern architecture will be prepared by well-known American architects, among whom will be Raymond Hood, Frank Lloyd Wright and Howe & Lescaze. European architects also are preparing models for display, including Le Corbusier of Paris, J. J. Oud of Holland, and Otto Haasler, Walter Gropius and Mies van der Rohe of Germany.

• Crimson Jan. 25, 1932

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At the close of the show on March 23, the exhibition will make a three-year tour of the United States. The itinerary includes cities and university art museums.

In addition to the models, enlarged photographs, about three by six feet, will show complete work of prominent architects throughout the world. One room will be devoted to photographs illustrating the international scope of modern architecture. Among the countries represented, in addition to those already mentioned, are Switzerland, Russia, Austria, Czechoslovakia, Sweden, Finland, Japan, England, Norway, Spain, Italy and Belgium.

An educational feature of the exhibition will be a catalogue giving the first comprehensive survey of the works of modern architects together with historical and critical comment. Among the contributors are Professor Henry-Russell Hitchcock of Wesleyan University, Mr. Johnson, Alfred H. Barr, Jr., director of the Museum of Modern Art, and Lewis Mumford. Mr. Mumford is writing a survey of housing problems and their solution from an international standpoint.

On the exhibition itinerary are the following: Pennsylvania Art Museum, Philadelphia; Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford, Conn.; gallery of Bullock's, Los Angeles; Buffalo Fine Arts Gallery; Cleveland Museum of Art; Toledo Museum of Art; Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge, Mass.; and Art Institute of Omaha.

The image is a page from a newspaper article dated January 25, 1932, titled "Send Architecture Exhibit to Museum." The article primarily discusses an upcoming exhibition of architectural models at the Fogg Art Museum.

Key points from the article include:

1. Exhibition Details: The Fogg Art Museum will exhibit architectural models of modern design. The models are arranged by a Harvard graduate, Phillip Johnson.
2. Exhibition Content: The exhibition includes enlarged photographs and models of prominent architects' works from various countries, such as the United States, England, Germany, France, Italy, Belgium, Finland, Japan, Sweden, Austria, and others.
3. Planned Tour: After the initial exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, the exhibit will embark on a three-year tour of the United States, visiting various art museums and universities.
4. Photographic Features: One of the rooms will be dedicated to photographs showing the international scope of modern architecture.
5. Catalogue: An educational feature is the catalog that will accompany the exhibition, providing a comprehensive survey of modern architecture and its historical and critical context.
6. Contributors and Curators: Contributors include Henry Russell Hitchcock from Wesleyan University, Alfred J. Barr Jr., director of the Museum of Modern Art, and Lewis Mumford, among others.
7. Exhibition Itinerary: The itinerary lists several museums where the exhibit will be displayed, including the Pennsylvania Art Museum, Philadelphia; Wadsworth Athenaeum, Hartford, Connecticut; Buffalo Fine Arts Museum, New York; Toledo Museum of Art, Ohio; and others.

The article emphasizes the significance of showcasing modern architecture through both physical models and photographs, aiming to inform and educate the public on contemporary architectural developments.

The image is a newspaper clipping from Crimson, dated January 25, 1932. The article discusses the plans for a traveling architectural exhibition titled "Send Architecture Exhibit to Museum." The main points of the article are:

1. Exhibition Overview:

   • The Fogg Art Museum will host an exhibition featuring architectural models showcasing modern design.
   • The exhibition is curated by Harvard graduate Phillip Johnson, who has been preparing for it for over a year.

2. Exhibition Details:

   • The exhibition includes enlarged photographs arranged by Harvard graduate Phillip Johnson.
   • It aims to highlight developments in modern building styles.
   • The models will be prepared by well-known American architects, including Raymond Hood, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Howe & Lescaze.
   • European architects such as Le Corbusier, J.J. Penson, J.J. Oud, Walter Gropius, and Mies van der Rohe are also contributing models.

3. Exhibition Content:

   • The exhibition will include comprehensive photographs illustrating the international scope of modern architecture, covering countries such as Switzerland, Russia, Austria, Czechoslovakia, Sweden, Finland, Japan, England, Norway, Spain, Italy, and Belgium.
   • An educational feature will be a catalogue offering a comprehensive survey of modern architecture along with historical and critical commentary.

4. Tour Itinerary:

   • The exhibition will commence a three-year tour of the United States after its close on March 23.
   • The itinerary includes visits to various cities and universities, with stops at the Pennsylvania Art Museum in Philadelphia, Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford, Connecticut, Bullock's Wilshire Gallery in Los Angeles, Buffalo Fine Arts Museum, Toledo Museum of Art, Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Worcester Art Museum in Worcester, Massachusetts, and the Art Institute of Omaha.

5. Contributors:

   • Notable contributors to the exhibition include Professor Henry Hitchcock of Wesleyan University, Mr. J. Alfred Barr Jr. (director of the Museum of Modern Art), and Lewis Mumford, who is writing a survey of housing problems and their solutions from an international perspective.

The overall purpose of the exhibition is to showcase and educate about the advancements and diversity in modern architectural design on a global scale.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the Crimson, dated January 25, 1932. The headline reads "SEND ARCHITECTURE EXHIBIT TO MUSEUM" and announces that the Fogg Art Museum will host an exhibition of architectural models showcasing the best modern designs.

Key points from the clipping include:

1. Exhibition Details:

   • The exhibition is arranged by Harvard Graduate Phillip Johnson.
   • It will feature models of modern building styles, including works by renowned architects such as Raymond Hood, Frank Lloyd Wright, and others like Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe, and Walter Gropius.
   • The models will be displayed at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, opening on Wednesday, February 16.

2. Three-Year Tour:

   • After its initial showing, the exhibition will embark on a three-year tour across the United States, visiting various cities and university art museums.
   • The tour includes cities like Philadelphia, Hartford, Los Angeles, and Omaha, among others.

3. Exhibition Features:

   • Enlarged photographs, approximately three by six feet, will showcase the complete works of prominent architects worldwide.
   • The exhibition will include a room dedicated to photographs illustrating the international scope of modern architecture.
   • Countries represented include Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Czechoslovakia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.

4. Educational Aspect:

   • The exhibition will feature a catalogue providing a comprehensive survey of the works of modern architects, along with historical and critical commentary.
   • Contributors to the catalogue include Professor Henry-Russell Hitchcock of Wesleyan University, Mr. Alfred Barr, Jr., director of the Museum of Modern Art, and Lewis Mumford, who will provide a survey of housing problems and solutions from an international standpoint.

The clipping highlights the significance and educational value of the exhibition, aiming to showcase modern architectural advancements and foster international dialogue on design and housing solutions.

The image is a newspaper clipping from January 25, 1932, detailing an architectural exhibition that is set to take place at the Fogg Art Museum. Here are the key points:

1. Exhibition Title and Content:

   • The exhibition is titled "Architectural Models of Best Modern Design."
   • It will feature a collection of architectural models showcasing modern building styles.

2. Organizer and Preparation:

   • The exhibition is organized by Philip Johnson, a graduate student at the time, who has been preparing it for over a year.
   • The exhibit will open at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City on Wednesday, February 10.

3. Models and Photographs:

   • The models in the exhibition will be created by prominent architects, including well-known American architects like Raymond Hood, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Howe & Lescazo.
   • European architects such as Le Corbusier (France), Otto Eisler (Czechoslovakia), Walter Gropius, and Mies van der Rohe (Germany) are also contributing models.
   • Enlarged photographs of some of the architectural works will be included.

4. Post-Exhibition Tour:

   • After its display at the Fogg Art Museum, which concludes on March 23, the exhibition will embark on a three-year tour of the United States.
   • The itinerary includes cities and university art museums such as the Pennsylvania Art Museum (Philadelphia), the Wadsworth Atheneum (Hartford), the Toledo Museum of Art, the Cleveland Museum of Fine Arts, and others.

5. Educational Features:

   • The exhibition will include a room dedicated to photographs illustrating the international scope of modern architecture.
   • Countries represented include Switzerland, Austria, Czechoslovakia, Sweden, Finland, Japan, England, Norway, Spain, Italy, and Belgium.
   • A comprehensive catalogue will accompany the exhibition, featuring a survey of modern architects' works along with historical and critical commentary by Professor Henry-Russell Hitchcock of Wesleyan University and Mr. Johnson.

This event appears to be a significant effort to showcase and educate the public on modern architectural developments from around the world.

The image is a newspaper clipping from January 25, 1932, detailing an upcoming architectural exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum. The exhibit, titled "Modern Architecture: An International Exhibition," is set to open on February 10 at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

Key points from the article include:

1. Exhibit Overview: The exhibit will feature architectural models of the best modern designs, with enlarged photographs and explanatory material arranged by Harvard graduates.

2. Tour Plans: After its opening, the exhibit will tour the United States for three years, visiting various cities and universities.

3. International Scope: The exhibit will include models from prominent architects worldwide, representing countries such as Switzerland, Russia, Czechoslovakia, Finland, Japan, England, Norway, Spain, Italy, and Belgium.

4. American Contributions: Well-known American architects like Raymond Hood, Frank Lloyd Wright, and others will contribute models. European architects, including Le Corbusier and Otto Haesler, will also participate.

5. Educational Aspects: The exhibit aims to provide a comprehensive survey of modern architecture, accompanied by historical and critical commentary. It will also feature a survey of housing problems and their solutions.

6. Organizers: The exhibition is organized by Philip L. Goodwin, Alfred H. Barr Jr., Henry-Russell Hitchcock, and Lewis Mumford, among others.

7. Itinerary: The exhibit will travel to various locations, including Pennsylvania Art Museum, Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, and the Art Institute of Chicago.

The article highlights the collaborative and educational nature of the exhibit, showcasing the best of modern architectural design from around the world.

This image appears to be a scanned document or printed material, possibly a page from a newspaper or a press release, dated January 25, 1932. The headline reads "SEND ARCHITECTURE EXHIBIT TO MUSEUM," following with the sub-heading "Fogg One of Galleries to Show Architectural Models of Best Modern Design." The text describes a three-year exhibition plan where the Fogg Art Museum will soon be one of the sites for an international touring exhibition of architectural models. The exhibition is to feature innovative concepts in building styles arranged by Philip Johnson, and enlarged photographs of noteworthy architectural works will also be included.

The article details contributions by various architects such as Raymond Hood, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Le Corbusier, among others. It mentions an educational aspect involving a catalog featuring the thoughts of respected architects and critics. Listed are specific individuals and institutions involved and the planned itinerary of the touring exhibition across prestigious institutions in various cities.

At the bottom, handwritten in ink, appears the name "Crimson," followed by the date "Jan. 25, 1932," suggesting that this document may be related to or from the archives of 'The Harvard Crimson,' which is the daily student newspaper of Harvard University.

The image depicts a newspaper clipping with an article titled "SEND ARCHITECTURE EXHIBIT TO MUSEUM." The article discusses the exhibition of architectural models showcasing the best modern designs. The exhibition is arranged by a Harvard graduate, and it includes enlarged photographs. The exhibition will be held at the Fogg Art Museum and will feature works from prominent architects such as Raymond Hood, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Howe & Lescaze, as well as European architects like Le Corbusier, J. J. Oud, Otto Haesler, Walter Gropius, and Mies van der Rohe.

The article mentions a three-year tour of the United States with the exhibition visiting various cities and university art museums. Countries such as Switzerland, Russia, Austria, Czechoslovakia, Sweden, England, Japan, Norway, Spain, Italy, and Belgium will also display photographs representing international modern architecture.

There will be an educational feature surveying the works of various architects and an architectural conference discussing housing problems and solutions. The exhibition will visit institutions such as the Pennsylvania Art Museum, Wadsworth Athenaeum, gallery of Bullock's Wilshire, Buffalo Fine Arts Academy, Cleveland Museum of Art, Toledo Museum of Art, Peoria Art Museum, Cambridge Art Museum, Worcester Art Museum, and the Art Institute of Omaha.

The date written at the bottom of the clipping is "Crimson Jan. 25, 1932," indicating the date of publication. The left and top edges of the clipping have a slightly irregular, torn appearance.

The image shows an open page from a newspaper or magazine with a heading "SEND ARCHITECTURE EXHIBIT TO MUSEUM" and the subheading "Fogg One of Galleries to Show Architectural Models of Best Modern Design." The article discusses an exhibition of architectural models that will be displayed at the Fogg Art Museum. The exhibition will feature models of modern architecture by well-known American architects, as well as European architects. The article also mentions that the exhibition will include enlarged photographs of modern architecture and a catalogue that provides a comprehensive survey of the works of modern architects. The exhibition will tour the United States for three years, visiting various art museums and university art museums.

The image depicts a page from a newspaper, dated January 25, 1932, with a headline that reads "SEND ARCHITECTURE EXHIBIT TO MUSEUM." The article is about an exhibition that will feature architectural models of modern design. The Fogg Art Museum is highlighted as one of the galleries that will showcase these models. The exhibition is arranged by a Harvard graduate and is expected to include enlarged photographs and models from various countries, including Switzerland, Russia, Austria, Czechoslovakia, Sweden, Finland, Japan, England, Norway, Spain, Italy, and Belgium.

The exhibition is planned to be a three-year tour across the United States, visiting various cities and university art museums. It will also include photographs illustrating the international scope of modern architecture and a catalog providing a comprehensive survey of the works of modern architects, along with historical and critical commentary.

The models of modern architecture will be prepared by well-known American architects such as Raymond Hood, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Howe & Lescaze, as well as European architects like Le Corbusier, J. Oud of Poland, Otto Haesler, Walter Gropius, and Mies van der Rohe of Germany. The exhibition itinerary includes stops at the Pennsylvania Art Museum, Philadelphia; Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford, Connecticut; gallery of Bullock's Wilshire, Los Angeles; Buffalo Fine Arts Academy; Cleveland Museum of Art; Toledo Museum of Art; Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge, Massachusetts; Art Museum, Worcester, Massachusetts; and Art Institute of Omaha.

The article mentions that Phillip Johnson, who has been engaged in preparing for this exhibit, will open it at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City on Wednesday, February 10. It also notes that the exhibition forms part of a comprehensive architectural exposition by the Museum and that it is supported by an international standpoint.