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The image is a newspaper article from the Crimson dated March 19, 1932. The article discusses an exhibit at the Fogg Museum featuring books from the 15th and 16th centuries. Key points from the article include:
Exhibit Overview: The exhibit showcases books from the library of Philip Hofer '21, with a particular focus on the transition in book illustration during the 15th and 16th centuries.
Woodcuts: The exhibit includes woodcuts from various lands, highlighting the changes in book illustration techniques over these centuries.
Simultaneous Shows: The exhibit is divided into two simultaneous shows, illustrating the evolution of book illustration from the 15th to the 16th century.
Books on Display: Notable books include a 1476 Sacre Rappresentazioni from Florence, a 15th-century German book, and a 1499 book from the Fogg Museum.
Illustration Styles: The article describes the progression from simple, expressive German cuts to more delicate Italian cuts, and eventually to the intricate work of artists like Dürer and Holbein in the 16th century.
French Influence: The influence of French illustrators like Geoffrey Tory is noted, with many books shown being of French origin.
Notable Books: Specific books mentioned include "Henri II... en la ville... de Paris" (1549), "Les Fables" (1542), and "Le Petit Bernard" (1530).
Copperplate Engravings: The article also mentions the introduction of copperplate engravings, which allowed for more detailed illustrations, as seen in books like "Elogium" (1549) and "Medici" (1586).
Overall, the article provides a detailed overview of the historical and artistic significance of the books and illustrations on display at the Fogg Museum exhibit.
The image is a newspaper clipping from March 19, 1932, detailing an exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum. The exhibit features books from the 15th and 16th centuries, showcasing the transition in book illustration during these years. The exhibit is a loan from the library of Philip Hofer, with the books supplemented by a dozen others from Harvard College Library and a few from the Fogg's own collection.
The exhibit highlights woodcuts from various lands, illustrating the evolution of book illustration techniques. In the 15th century, woodcuts were simple and expressive, often harmonizing with the angular Gothic typefaces. By the 16th century, woodcuts became more elaborate, with artists like Dürer and Holbein making significant contributions. The exhibit includes works by renowned artists such as Hans Sebald Beham, Albrecht Dürer, Lucas Cranach the Elder, and others, showcasing the progression in craftsmanship and artistry.
Notable books on display include:
The exhibit also features books with copperplate engravings and woodcuts, such as "Vita di Cosimo de' Medici" by Dellaune and Aldus, and "Elegium" containing an engraving by Carracci.
The exhibit aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the book-illustration evolution during the 15th and 16th centuries.
The image is a newspaper clipping from the Crimson, dated March 19, 1932. The article discusses an exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum, which features books from the 15th and 16th centuries. The exhibit includes a loan of sixteenth-century illustrated books that will remain on display for several weeks.
Key points from the article include:
Exhibit Overview:
Books on Display:
15th Century Illustrations:
16th Century Illustrations:
Additional Details:
The exhibit provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution and diversity of book illustrations during the Renaissance.
The image displays a newspaper clipping dated March 19, 1932, from the Crimson, presumably from Harvard University. The article discusses an exhibit at the Fogg Museum showcasing books from the 15th and 16th centuries.
Key points from the article include:
Exhibit Overview: The Fogg Art Museum has opened a loan exhibit of sixteenth-century illustrated books, which will be available for several weeks. This exhibit complements a previous show of fifteenth-century books.
Books Included: The books on display are primarily from the library of Philip Hofer '21 and include works from the Harvard College Library and the Print Collection of the Fogg Museum.
Transition Insights: The exhibit highlights the transition in book illustration from the fifteenth to the sixteenth century. It notes the evolution from simple, expressive figures with heavy outlines to more detailed and intricate designs.
German and Italian Cuts: The article distinguishes between German and Italian woodcuts, noting that German cuts often use heavy outlines and are more angular, while Italian woodcuts are more delicate and detailed.
Notable Books and Artists: Specific books and artists mentioned include Dürer's works, Hans Sebald Beham's woodcuts, Hans Baldung Grien’s illustrations, and others. There is also mention of French and Spanish books, including works by Geoffroy Tory.
Decorative and Illustrative Aspects: The article highlights the change from decorative borders to more complete illustrations influenced by artists like Holbein. It also discusses the use of copperplate engravings and woodcuts in the books.
Additional Books: The exhibit includes a variety of significant titles, such as "Entree... Henri II... en la ville... de Paris" and "Les Fables" by Jean de La Fontaine.
This exhibit is a significant representation of the artistic and technical advancements in book illustration during the Renaissance period.
FOGG MUSEUM EXHIBIT CONTAINS BOOKS FROM 15TH, 16TH CENTURIES
Transition During These Years Seen In Simultaneous Shows—Library of Philip Hofer '21 Represented
WOODCUTS OF MANY LANDS ARE INCLUDED IN SHOWS
Fogg Art Museum officials have opened for inspection a loan exhibit of sixteenth century illustrated books, which will remain in the cases for several weeks to come. This new exhibit comes as a supplement to the similar show of fifteenth century books which has been hanging for some time. The two shows are arranged so that the development of the art of book-illustration in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries may be seen.
The books on exhibition are nearly all from the library of Philip Hofer '21, of New York. These are supplemented by a dozen Scaevola Representationi, printed in Florence, which belong to the Harvard College Library, and a few books from the Print Collection of the Fogg. On the wall above the cases containing the books are hung a single woodcut to give a very comprehensive idea of book-illustration in the sixteenth century.
In the fifteenth century, the cut formed an integral part of the printed page. The simple, expressive figures of the German cuts with their heavy outlines harmonize with the angular Gothic type just as the more delicate outlined figures of the Italian cuts harmonize with the more human letter of the text. The English woodcuts of the period are for the most part coarse, heavy, and ill-drawn.
In the sixteenth century, the cut took on a more decorative character. The great artists of the time such as Durer and Holbein made designs to be cut in the block, and the cutting was done by the professional woodcutter of the day. A group of German books exhibited includes Durer's Small Passion and Apocalypse, the Luther Bible, with Hans Sebald Beham's woodcuts, and books with illustrations by Baldung, Burgkmair, and others. Among the German books are eight books illustrated by Weiditz, that charming and human artist who introduces us to the everyday life of the people as no other artist of the period.
In Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands the fifteenth century tradition continued into the sixteenth. The cutting became more elaborate but does not show the same change from the preceding century that one sees in the German book-illustrations. Spanish title-pages are still very fine. Many are heraldic, containing the only cut in the book. One of the best of the heraldic title-pages is that of Orosius, printed in Valencia, 1525.
As decoration, as well as illustration, the French cuts are perhaps the best in the sixteenth century. Decorative borders frequently adorn the page and cuts and text unite to form a more complete whole than in other countries, due perhaps to the influence of Geoffrey Tory. A large number of books shown are French. Among the most interesting may be mentioned "Entree ... Henri II ... en la ville ... de Paris", Paris, 1549, containing a fine equestrian portrait of the king, and the "Antiquités et recherches des Gaules", by Jean de Vaulx, Paris, 1512. A unique first edition of Rabelais, "Pantagruel", Paris, 1532, is also shown.
The exhibition of the first edition of the "Dance of Death" by Holbein, although the work of a German artist, was printed on French presses, and is included in the show. The first edition of this famous book is rare.
Copperplate engravings as well as woodcuts were used as illustrations in printed books. Several such books are shown. Pascal, "Pensees", with engravings by Dellaune, and Aldus, "Vita di Cosimo de' Medici", Bologna, 1556, is illustrated with engravings by Carracci.
Crimson March 19, 1932
The image is a newspaper clipping from the Crimson, dated March 19, 1932. It details an exhibit at the Fogg Museum featuring books from the 15th and 16th centuries. Here's a detailed summary:
FOGG MUSEUM EXHIBIT CONTAINS BOOKS FROM 15TH, 16TH CENTURIES
Transition During These Years Seen In Simultaneous Shows—Library of Philip Hofer '21 Represented
Fogg Art Museum officials have opened a loan exhibit of sixteenth-century illustrated books. This exhibit will remain on view for several weeks. It complements another exhibit that has been running simultaneously, showcasing fifteenth-century illustrated books.
The books in the current exhibit are primarily from the library of Philip Hofer, a 1921 graduate of Harvard. Additional books come from the libraries of Sarah R. and William G. Russell, the Harvard College Library, and a few from the Fogg Museum itself. The exhibit aims to illustrate the evolution of book illustration during the sixteenth century.
The exhibit provides a comprehensive view of the transition and development in book illustration from the 15th to the 16th century, showcasing works from various prominent artists and regions.
The image shows a newspaper clipping mounted on a plain cream-colored backing paper. The clipping has the title:
"FOGG MUSEUM EXHIBIT CONTAINS BOOKS FROM 15TH, 16TH CENTURIES."
Below the title is an article with the headings:
"Transition During These Years Seen In Simultaneous Shows — Library of Philip Hofer '21 Represented"
and
"WOODCUTS OF MANY LANDS ARE INCLUDED IN SHOWS."
The article describes a loan exhibit of sixteenth-century illustrated books displayed at the Fogg Art Museum. The exhibit is a supplement to another similar show of fifteenth-century books. The two exhibitions are held simultaneously for students to examine artistic transitions between the centuries.
It mentions that the books primarily come from Philip Hofer’s library in New York, supplemented by other important collections including one printed in Florence and from the Pierpont Collection of the Fogg Museum. The text goes on to discuss the styles of woodcuts and illustrations used in these books, noting the artists Durer, Holbein, Baldung, Burgkmair, and others. Specific books and their features from various countries like Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands are mentioned.
The article was published in the "Crimson" on March 19, 1932, which is handwritten at the bottom of the clipping.
This is an image of a printed document with a title that reads "FOGG MUSEUM EXHIBIT CONTAINS BOOKS FROM 15TH, 16TH CENTURIES." The document discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum that features woodcuts and illustrated books from the 15th and 16th centuries. It mentions the simultaneous shows of books from various lands, and describes the nature of the artworks and illustrations from different countries like Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands during the Renaissance period. It highlights the collection of Philip Hofer and includes examples of specific works and artists, such as Geoffrey Tory, Hans Holbein, and others. At the bottom left of the document, there is a handwritten note in red that says, "Crimson March 19, 1937," indicating the source or context for the document, likely from The Harvard Crimson, which is the daily student newspaper of Harvard University. The image background shows that the paper is aged and the print is slightly faded, suggesting historical value.
The image shows a newspaper clipping with the headline "FOGG MUSEUM EXHIBIT CONTAINS BOOKS FROM 15TH, 16TH CENTURIES." The article discusses an exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum featuring illustrated books from the 16th century that will be in cases for several weeks. These books highlight various woodcuts and printing styles from different regions, including Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands, showcasing changes in book illustration from the 15th to the 16th century.
The article mentions displayed books of famous Greek, German, Italian, and French authors, and describes the evolution of woodcut designs from simple German styles to more elaborate and heraldic designs seen in Spanish title pages. Specific works and artists, including Holbein, Geoffrey Tory, and Burgkmair, are also noted for their contributions to the art of book illustration.
The clipping is dated "Crimson March 19, 1932" at the bottom left, likely indicating the publication date and the name of the magazine or newspaper. There is considerable blank space on the right side of the page, suggesting the clipping is positioned on a larger piece of paper.