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The image is a document from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, dated March 1933. It outlines a series of illustrated lectures and events scheduled for that month.

1. Illustrated Lectures:

   • "Byzantine Frescoes Recently Discovered in Cyprus" by William Hepburn Buckler of Oxford, scheduled for Thursday, March 23, at 4 p.m.
   • "The Art of the Medieval Pilgrimage" by Arthur Kingsley Porter, Professor of Fine Arts, scheduled for Tuesday, March 28, at 4 p.m.
   • "Buddhist Art and the Far Eastern Trade Route" by Langdon Warner, Fellow of the Fogg Museum, scheduled for Thursday, March 30, at 4 p.m.

2. Exhibitions:

   • Recent Goya Paintings and Lithographs including some drawings from the Liechtenstein Collection and Japanese Color Prints from the Dudley Collection.
   • Special Exhibition: Water Colors by Modern American Artists, opening on March 25.

3. Additional Event on March 23:

   • A performance by the Society of Harvard Dancers titled "Along the Shore of Lake Geneva" with vocal selections by Mrs. Ray Margetts and Phillips Brooks House at 8 p.m.
   • An illustrated lecture by William Hepburn Buckler titled "Some Recent Byzantine Frescoes in Sardis" at the Fogg Art Museum at 4 p.m.

4. News Clippings:

   • A news clipping announces Buckler's lecture on Byzantine discoveries in Cyprus, highlighting his background and the significance of the frescoes.
   • Another clipping lists lectures for the week, including Buckler's lecture and others on various art-related topics.

The document also includes handwritten notes indicating the dates and events, such as "Cross on Mar 23, 1933" and "Buckler will lecture in Fogg on Byzantine frescoes."

The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings and announcements related to lectures at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University for the year 1953.

1. Top Left Clipping:

   • Headline: "Fogg Art Museum - Harvard University"
   • Lists three illustrated lectures:
     • "Byzantine Frescoes Recently Discovered in Cyprus" by William Hepburn Buckler, Oxford, on Thursday, March 23 at 4 p.m.
     • "The Art of the Medieval Pilgrimages" by Arthur Kingsley Porter, Professor of Fine Arts, on Tuesday, March 28 at 4 p.m.
     • "Buddhist Art and the Far Eastern Trade Routes" by Langdon Warner, Fellow of the Fogg Museum, on Thursday, March 30 at 4 p.m.
   • Also mentions exhibitions including recent gifts, purchases, and loans, such as drawings from the Loser Collection and Japanese color prints from the Duel Collection.
   • A special exhibition on Water Colors by Modern American Artists opening on March 25.

2. Top Right Clipping:

   • Headline: "Buckler Will Lecture in Fogg on Byzantine Frescoes"
   • Describes William Hepburn Buckler’s lecture titled "Byzantine Frescoes Recently Discovered in Cyprus" at 4 p.m. on March 23. This lecture will be supplemented with slides and is open to the public.
   • Provides a brief biography of Buckler, noting his background as a lawyer, archaeologist, and assistant director of excavations at Sardis.

3. Bottom Left Clipping:

   • Dates: March 23, 1953
   • Describes a lecture titled "Some Recent Byzantine Frescoes in Sardis" by William Hepburn Buckler, who was an Assistant Director of American Excavations at Sardis, at the Fogg Art Museum at 4 p.m.
   • Additional text mentions a program titled "Along the Shore of Lake Geneva" by Mrs. Harold C. Vanderbilt with vocal selections by Mrs. Ray Margets, held at Phillips Brooks House at 3 p.m.

4. Bottom Right Clipping:

   • Lists lectures for the week, including:
     • Museum of Fine Arts’ lecture on Byzantine Frescoes by Buckler on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.
     • German Museum’s illustrated lecture on "German Baroque" by Dr. Max on Thursday at 4 p.m.
     • Boston Art Club film program on Thursday at 7 p.m.

The clippings are arranged to highlight the significant lectures, their speakers, and the dates and times for these events, providing a snapshot of cultural and educational activities at Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum during early 1953.

The image displays a collection of documents and clippings related to a series of lectures and events at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, in March 1933. The main document is a program for illustrated lectures, including talks on "Byzantine Frescoes Recently Discovered in Cyprus" by William Hepburn Buckler on March 23, and "The Art of the Medieval Pilgrimages" by Arthur Kingsley Porter on March 28. Another lecture, "Buddhist Art and the Far Eastern Trade Routes," is scheduled for March 30, to be given by Langdon Warner.

Additionally, there are announcements for exhibitions, including recent gifts, purchases, and loans, as well as a special exhibition of watercolors by modern American artists starting March 25.

A newspaper clipping on the right side of the image highlights that W. H. Buckler will lecture on Byzantine frescoes in Cyprus, with the event open to the public and featuring lantern slides. It provides background on Buckler, mentioning his role as a lawyer, archaeologist, and director of the American Expedition to Sardis. The lecture is noted for its significance due to the recent discoveries that have advanced the understanding of Byzantine art.

Another clipping at the bottom provides details on the lecture schedule for the week, including Buckler's talk at the Fogg Art Museum on March 23, and other events such as a lecture on German art at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

Handwritten notes on the documents indicate that Buckler's lecture was rescheduled to March 23 at 4 p.m. and that the image was captured on May 18, 1933.

The image is a detailed program or announcement from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, dated around March 1933. Here is a detailed summary of its contents:

Main Events and Lectures:

1. Fogg Art Museum – Harvard University: Illustrated Lectures

   • Topic: "Byzantine Frescoes Recently Discovered in Cyprus"

     • Lecturer: William Hepburn Buckler, of Oxford.
     • Date: Thursday, March 23, at 4 p.m.

   • Topic: "The Art of the Medieval Pilgrimages"

     • Lecturer: Arthur Kingsley Porter, Professor of Fine Arts.
     • Date: Tuesday, March 28, at 4 p.m.

   • Topic: "Buddhist Art and the Far Eastern Trade Routes"

     • Lecturer: Langdon Warner, Fellow of the Fogg Museum.
     • Date: Thursday, March 30, at 4 p.m.

2. Special Announcements:

   • Recent Gifts, Purchases, and Loans: Includes some drawings from the Lesser Collection and Japanese color prints from the Duel Collection.
   • Special Exhibition: Watercolors by Modern American Artists, opening on March 25.

3. Society of Harvard Dames:

   • Event: "Along the Shore of Lake Geneva"
   • Speaker: Mrs. Harold C. Vanderbill.
   • Date: Thursday, March 23, at 3 p.m.
   • Venue: Phillips Brooks House.
   • Additional Feature: Vocal selections by Mrs. Ray Margetts.

4. Illustrated Lecture:

   • Topic: "Some Recent Byzantine Frescoes in Sardis"
   • Lecturer: William Hepburn Buckler, former Assistant Director of American Excavations at Sardis.
   • Date: Thursday, March 23, at 4 p.m.

Buckler Will Lecture in Fogg on Byzantine Frescoes:

• Lecture Title: Address on Discoveries in Cyprus To Be Supplemented with Slides.
• Lecturer: W. H. Buckler, an Oxford scholar, who will deliver a lecture on Byzantine frescoes discovered in Cyprus.
• Details: Buckler has been involved in significant archaeological work, including a role as assistant director of the American School of Classical Studies in Athens. He is also known for his work on the decipherment of Linear B and his presidency of the Hellenic Society.
• Special Interest: The lecture will focus on the discoveries made by an expedition in Cyprus and will be supplemented with lantern slides. It is open to the public.

Lectures This Week:

• Monday:

  • Museum of Fine Arts: Room from Hamilton Palace at 3:30 p.m.

• Tuesday:

  • Germanic Museum: "Medieval Sculpture" by Dr. W. L. M. Burke at 4:00 p.m.

• Wednesday:

  • Fogg Art Museum: "Buddhist Art and the Far Eastern Trade Routes" by Langdon Warner at 4:00 p.m.

• Thursday:

  • Fogg Art Museum: "Byzantine Frescoes in Cyprus" by William Hepburn Buckler at 4:00 p.m.
  • Radcliffe: Stereopticon lecture on "The Near East" by Mrs. F. P. Johnson at 8:15 p.m.

General Information:

The document appears to be a combination of a museum program and a newspaper clipping, detailing various lectures and special events focused primarily on art history, particularly Byzantine frescoes, and other cultural topics. The events are scheduled throughout the week of March 23, 1933.

The image contains a collection of newspaper clippings and handwritten notes related to lectures and exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, from March 1933. Here's a detailed summary:

1. Main Clipping (Top Left)

   • Title: "Illustrated Lectures"
   • Lectures:
     • "Byzantine Frescoes Recently Discovered in Cyprus" by William Hepburn Buckler, of Oxford, on Thursday, March 23, at 4 p.m.
     • "The Art of the Medieval Pilgrimages" by Arthur Kingsley Porter, Professor of Fine Arts, on Tuesday, March 28, at 4 p.m.
     • "Buddhist Art and the Far Eastern Trade Routes" by Langdon Warner, Fellow of the Fogg Museum, on Thursday, March 30, at 4 p.m.
   • Exhibitions:
     • Recent Gifts, Purchases, and Loans including some drawings from the Looser Collection and some Japanese Color Prints from the Duel Collection.
     • Special Exhibition: "Water Colors by Modern American Artists" opening March 25.

2. Handwritten Note (Top Right)

   • Title: "Buckler Will Lecture in Fogg on Byzantine Frescoes"
   • Details:
     • William Hepburn Buckler will lecture on discoveries in Cyprus and will supplement his talk with slides.
     • The lecture is scheduled for 4 o'clock on Thursday, March 23.
     • Buckler is noted for his expertise in Byzantine art, having been involved in archaeological expeditions and served as a lawyer and diplomat.
     • He is the author of "Lydian Inscriptions."
     • The lecture is expected to be of special interest due to recent advancements in Byzantine art revealed by discoveries in Cyprus.

3. Clipping (Middle)

   • Event: Society of Harvard Dames
     • "Along the Shore of Lake Geneva" by Mrs. Harold C. Vanderbilt with vocal selections by Mrs. Ray Margrets.
     • Location: Phillips Brooks House, 3 p.m.
   • Lecture:
     • "Some Recent Byzantine Frescoes in Sardis" by William Hepburn Buckler, former Assistant Director of American Excavations at Sardis.
     • Location: Fogg Art Museum, 4 p.m.

4. Clipping (Bottom Left)

   • Title: "Fogg Lecture on Byzantine Discoveries"
     • Details about the lecture on Byzantine frescoes discovered in Cyprus.
     • William Hepburn Buckler, M.A., will give the lecture on Thursday, March 23, at 4 p.m.
     • The lecture will be supplemented with lantern slides.
     • Buckler is a lawyer, archaeologist, and author of "Lydian Inscriptions."

5. Clipping (Bottom Right)

   • Title: "Lectures This Week"
     • Museum of Fine Arts:
       • Today at 3:30: Lecture by Dr. Schaefer on "The Art of the Middle Ages."
       • Wednesday at 3:30: Lecture by Dr. Yerkes on "Germanic Art."
       • Thursday at 3:30: Lecture by Buckler on "Byzantine Frescoes."
     • Boston Art Club: Film program on Thursday at 8:15.

The clippings and notes provide a comprehensive overview of the events and lectures scheduled at the Fogg Art Museum during the specified week in March 1933, highlighting the focus on Byzantine art and related archaeological discoveries.

The image contains several pieces of paper detailing lectures and events from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in March 1933.

1. Top Left Section (Fogg Art Museum - Harvard University):

   • Illustrated Lectures:
     • "Byzantine Frescoes Recently Discovered in Cyprus" by William Hepburn Buckler, of Oxford, on Thursday, March 23, at 4 p.m.
     • "The Art of the Medieval Pilgrims" by Arthur Kingsley Porter, Professor of Fine Arts, on Tuesday, March 28, at 4 p.m.
     • "Buddhist Art and the Far Eastern Trade Routes" by Langdon Warner, Fellow of the Fogg Museum, on Thursday, March 30, at 4 p.m.
   • Exhibitions:
     • Recent gifts, purchases, and loans including drawings from the Loeser Collection and Japanese color prints from the Duel Collection.
     • Special Exhibition: Water Colors by Modern American Artists, opening on March 25.

2. Top Right Section:

   • An announcement for Buckler's lecture on Byzantine Frescoes in Cyprus, scheduled for March 23 at 4 p.m., which will be supplemented with slides. Buckler is noted as a lawyer, archaeologist, and a specialist in Byzantine art.

3. Middle Left Section:

   • A detailed description of Buckler’s lecture on Byzantine discoveries in Cyprus, highlighting recent frescoes uncovered in 1928 and the historical context of Byzantine art in Cyprus.

4. Middle Center Section:

   • A note from Thursday, March 23, listing an event at the Society of Harvard Dames, including vocal selections and a lecture by Buckler on Byzantine frescoes in Sardis at 4 p.m.

5. Bottom Section:

   • A newspaper clipping titled "Lectures This Week," detailing various lectures at different museums:
     • A lecture on "Recent Byzantine Frescoes" by Buckler at the Fogg Art Museum on March 23.
     • An illustrated lecture on German Baroque art by Dr. M. H. Spielmann at the Busch-Reisinger Museum on March 24.
     • An illustrated lecture on "The Art of the Byzantine Frescoes" by Buckler at the Fogg Art Museum on March 23.

6. Other Notations:

   • Dates and times of various events are mentioned, with specific references to the date March 23, 1933.
   • The image also includes handwritten notes and dates, indicating that the papers are from the 1930s.

The overall content focuses on cultural and historical lectures related to art and archaeology, particularly centered around Byzantine frescoes and medieval art.

This is an image of a historical document, specifically a flyer or notice which appears to be from Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, announcing illustrated lectures and exhibitions that were happening around March 23-30 at an unspecified year (though there is a handwritten note indicating March 23, 1933). The events include lectures on topics such as Byzantine frescoes, Medieval pilgrimages, and Buddhist art, by speakers like William Hepburn Buckler and Arthur Kingsley Porter. The notice also details an exhibition include recent gifts, purchases and loans, with a special mention of watercolors by modern artists from Japan, beginning March 25. Additionally, the bottom part of the document features clippings from what seems to be a newspaper or newsletter, discussing lectures related to art and archaeology, including a Buckler lecture on Byzantine discoveries in Cyprus. The document itself has handwritten marginalia, which are dates possibly indicating when the document was distributed or when the noted events occurred.

This image shows a scrapbook page with several newspaper clippings related to lectures and exhibitions at Harvard University.

1. The top clipping is an announcement about illustrated lectures and exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University:

   • Lectures on Byzantine frescoes, Medieval pilgrimages, and Buddhist art and Far Eastern trade routes.
   • Exhibitions include recent gifts, purchases, and loans, featuring drawings from the Looer collection and Japanese color prints from the Dubl collection.

2. Below the top clipping, there is a list dated Thursday, March 23:

   • Lectures by the Society of Harvard Dames and the Fogg Art Museum.
   • Specific lectures and vocal selections mentioned include those by Harold C. Vanderbilt and Mrs. Ray Margets.

3. The clipping on the right announces a lecture by W. H. Buckler on "Byzantine frescoes recently discovered in Cyprus," detailing the event's time and date, highlighting Buckler’s background, and mentioning the use of stereopticon slides.

4. The small clipping on the left provides additional details about the lecture on Byzantine discoveries:

   • The significance of the frescoes from Kera village in Cyprus.
   • Buckler’s connections with the British Empire and his archival work.

5. The final clipping below lists lectures for the week at various institutions, including Fogg Museum, Hamilton Palace room, and Gardner Museum, indicating diverse topics from art to archaeological discoveries.

Handwritten annotations mark the date of March 23, 1933, likely referencing the time of the events and the creation of the scrapbook entry.

The image shows a scrapbook page with several clippings and printed notices related to lectures and events at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. The main focus is on lectures about Byzantine frescoes and other art topics scheduled for March 1933.

Details include:

1. A printed notice from the Fogg Art Museum listing illustrated lectures:

• "Byzantine Frescoes Recently Discovered in Cyprus," by William Hepburn Buckler of Oxford, on Thursday, March 23, 4 p.m.
• "The Art of the Medieval Pilgrimages," by Arthur Kingsley Porter, Professor of Fine Arts, on Tuesday, March 28, 4 p.m.
• "Buddhist Art and the Far Eastern Trade Routes," by Langdon Warner, Fellow of the Fogg Museum, on Thursday, March 30, 4 p.m.
  It also mentions recent gifts, purchases, loans, and a special exhibition of watercolors by modern American artists opening on March 25.

2. Multiple newspaper clippings and notices announcing the lecture by William Hepburn Buckler on "Byzantine Frescoes Recently Discovered in Cyprus," to be held at the Fogg Art Museum. These clippings provide additional context, describing Buckler as a native of Baltimore, a lawyer, archaeologist, former assistant director of the American Expedition to Sardis, and author. The lecture is noted to be enhanced by slides and is open to the public.

3. Another notice from the Society of Harvard Dames about a lecture on the same date, March 23, including a reference to an illustrated lecture by Buckler on "Some Recent Byzantine Frescoes in Sardis" at 4 p.m.

4. A small clipping titled "Lectures This Week" mentions other events, including a lecture at the Museum of Fine Arts, and notes the Fogg Art Museum lecture on Byzantine frescoes on Thursday, March 23 at 4 p.m.

Handwritten notes on the page indicate dates and sources of the clippings, including Creelson Mar 23 1933, Trans. 22 Mar 1933, and Sunday Herald 19 Mar 1933.

Overall, the page documents announcements and details for cultural and academic lectures centered on art history, particularly Byzantine frescoes, at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum and other institutions in March 1933.

The image depicts a page from a program or flyer for the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, dated Thursday, March 23, 1933. The document outlines a series of lectures, exhibitions, and events scheduled for that week. Here is a detailed description:

Header:

• The top of the page features the title: "FOGG ART MUSEUM—HARVARD UNIVERSITY".
• Below this, it is labeled as "ILLUSTRATED LECTURES".

Main Content:

The page is divided into several sections, detailing various events and announcements:

1. Lectures:

• "Byzantine Frescoes Recently Discovered in Cyprus"

  • Speaker: William Hepburn Buckler
  • Date/Time: Thursday, March 23, at 4 p.m.
  • Description: An illustrated lecture on recent discoveries of Byzantine frescoes in Cyprus.

• "The Art of the Medieval Pilgrimages"

  • Speaker: Arthur Kingsley Porter, Professor of Fine Arts, Oxford
  • Date/Time: Tuesday, March 28, at 4 p.m.

• "Buddhist Art and the Far Eastern Trade Routes"

  • Speaker: Langdon Warner, Fellow of the Fogg Museum
  • Date/Time: Thursday, March 30, at 4 p.m.

• "Along the Shore of Lake Geneva"

  • Event: Society of Harvard Dames
  • Speaker: Mrs. Harold C. Vanderbilt
  • Date/Time: Thursday, March 23, at 3 p.m.
  • Additional Details: Vocal selections by Mrs. Ray Margets, Phillips Brooks House.

2. Special Announcement:

• "RECENT GIFTS, PURCHASES AND EXHIBITIONS"
  • Mentions recent additions to the museum’s collection, including drawings from the Loeser Collection and watercolors by modern American artists.
  • Special Exhibition: "Water Colors by Modern American Artists" opening on March 25.

3. Additional Events:

• Buckler Will Lecture in Fogg on Byzantine Frescoes
  • Speaker: W. H. Buckler
  • Date/Time: Thursday, March 23, at 4 p.m.
  • Description: An illustrated lecture on discoveries in Cyprus, supplemented with slides. Buckler is described as a lawyer, archaeologist, and assistant director of the American Expedition to Sardis. He is noted as the vice-president of the Hellenic Society and the author of "Lydian Inscriptions."

4. Other Lectures and Events:

• "Some Recent Byzantine Frescoes in Sardis"

  • Speaker: William Hepburn Buckler, former Assistant Director of American Excavations at Sardis
  • Date/Time: Thursday, March 23, at 4 p.m.

• Lectures This Week

  • A list of other lectures and events scheduled for the week, including:
    • Monday: "At 3:30 p.m. Pine Art-room: 'A Museum of Fine Arts Today' by Dr. Robert Hamilton Palace."
    • Tuesday: "Room from Hamilton Palace: 'Byzantine Frescoes Recently Discovered in Cyprus' by William Hepburn Buckler."
    • Wednesday: "Germanic Museum: 'Sarcoids Paintings of the Far East' by Dr. Yashiro."
    • Thursday: "Germanic Museum: 'An Illustrated Lecture in German' by Dr. Robert Hamilton."
    • Friday: "Fogg Art Museum: 'Byzantine Frescoes Recently Discovered in Cyprus' by William Hepburn Buckler."
    • Saturday: "Boston Art Club: 'Thursday at 4 p.m. Art—ref film program.'"

Annotations:

• Handwritten notes are present on the page, including:
  • "Buck 18 Mar 1933" near the top right.
  • "Buckler will lecture in Fogg on Byzantine Frescoes" near the top right.
  • "Sunday March 1st" and "March 23 Mar 1933" near the bottom left.

Overall Context:

The document serves as a promotional flyer for the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting a series of lectures, exhibitions, and cultural events focused on art, archaeology, and historical discoveries. It emphasizes the museum's engagement with Byzantine art and recent archaeological findings, particularly in Cyprus and Sardis. The inclusion of detailed speaker bios and event schedules suggests a scholarly and educational focus.