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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1931-August 1933

ARCH.2003.26, Rendition: 792093

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The image appears to be a historical document, specifically a pamphlet or brochure for an event called "Art Week." The pamphlet is folded and shows parts of its cover and interior pages. Here's a detailed summary of the visible content:

  1. Front Cover (Top Left Corner):

    • The title "Collections and Critiques" is prominently displayed.
    • There is a subtitle that reads "FOGG MUSEUM STARTS MANY EXHIBITS TODAY."
    • A handwritten note at the top right corner indicates the date "25 Jan 1935."
  2. Interior Page (Middle Section):

    • The section titled "Art Week In" is partially visible, with the full title likely being "Art Week In [Location]."
    • Below this title, there is a star symbol followed by the text "WHAT IT IS." This section explains that the event aims to create greater interest in art in all its forms, both pure and applied, and to focus community attention on art to establish public consciousness of its value in industry and daily life.
    • Another star symbol introduces the section "WHERE IT IS," which describes a program of events, including exhibitions and lectures, open to the public and taking place during the week. The full schedule is indicated to be found inside the folder.
  3. Bottom Text (Partially Visible):

    • There is a small paragraph of text at the bottom, which seems to describe specific exhibits or galleries. It mentions watercolors in one gallery, oil paintings in another, and Japanese prints in a different gallery. It also notes that some artworks were given to the museum by the artist Ralph Blakelock and are displayed in the Memorial Church.

The overall purpose of the pamphlet is to inform the public about an upcoming Art Week event, highlighting its goals, schedule, and the various exhibitions and lectures available.

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The image shows an informational pamphlet or folder from an event called "Art Week in Collections and Critiques," dated 25 June 1953.

The cover of the folder has a headline that reads "Collections and Critiques" with a subheading stating "FOGG MUSEUM STARTS MANY EXHIBITS TODAY." Below this, there is a red and black banner with the words "Art Week in" partially visible.

Inside the folder, there is a printed page with the following information:

  1. A section titled "WHAT IT IS" explains the purpose of Art Week:

    • It is an effort to create greater interest in art in all its forms, both pure and applied.
    • It aims to focus the attention of the community on this subject to establish a public consciousness of its value in both industry and daily life.
  2. A section titled "WHERE IT IS" describes the events:

    • It mentions a program of events, including exhibitions and lectures, all open to the public.
    • These events are taking place during the week and the details can be found inside the folder.

Additionally, there is a handwritten note at the top right corner of the cover, indicating the date "June 25, 1953."

On the lower left side of the inside page, there is a partial text that describes the exhibits:

  • The display of watercolors in gallery 9.
  • Gallery 14 features a group of French paintings by artists such as Degas, Millet, and others, gifted to the museum.
  • Gallery 15 showcases Japanese prints.
  • Gallery 16 has a group of Chinese bronzes, pottery, wood, and other objets d'art.

The folder appears to be a promotional piece for an art exhibition and educational event hosted by the Fogg Museum.

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The image shows a set of informational materials related to "Art Week" at the Fogg Museum. It appears to be a collection of printed materials from the 1950s.

The top left section features a newspaper clipping with the headline "Collections and Critiques" and a subheading that states "FOGG MUSEUM STARTS MANY EXHIBITS TODAY." The clipping is dated February 25, 1953, as noted in the top right corner.

The central part of the image includes a folder with a red and white label that reads "Art Week IN." Inside the folder, there are two main sections of text:

  1. The first section, titled "WHAT IT IS," explains that the purpose of Art Week is to create greater interest in art in all its forms, both pure and applied, and to focus community attention on this subject. The goal is to establish a public consciousness of its value in both industry and daily life.

  2. The second section, titled "WHERE IT IS," describes a program of events, including exhibitions and lectures, open to the public. It mentions that details of these events can be found inside the folder.

The text on the left side of the image, partially visible, seems to describe the specific exhibits in various galleries, such as watercolors, French paintings, and Chinese bronzes and pottery.

Overall, the materials aim to inform the public about the various art exhibits and events happening at the Fogg Museum during Art Week.

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The image shows a brochure or program from an "Art Week" event at the Fogg Museum. The brochure is split into two sections, with the left page displaying a headline and introductory text, and the right page containing the main content.

Left Side:

  • The header reads "Collections and Critiques."
  • Below that, there is a bold statement: "FOGG MUSEUM STARTS MANY EXHIBITS TODAY."
  • The lower left corner of the left page contains additional text describing some exhibits:
    • It mentions watercolors in gallery 9.
    • Gallery 14 features a group of French painters, including works by such artists as Degas and Monet, with some pieces donated to the museum by members of the community and one by Ralph Isham.
    • Gallery 15 features Japanese prints.
    • Gallery 16 includes a collection of Chinese bronzes, pottery, woods, and other objets d’art.

Right Side:

  • The right page starts with a prominent heading: "Art Week in."
  • The section labeled "WHAT IT IS" explains the purpose of the event:
    • It aims to create greater interest in art in all its forms, both pure and applied.
    • The intention is to focus community attention on the value of art in industry and daily life.
  • The section labeled "WHERE IT IS" states:
    • This is a program of events including exhibitions and lectures, open to the public.
    • The details of these events are provided inside the folder itself.

The brochure is dated "25 Jan 1953" and has a handwritten note in the top right corner that reads "Emerson." The design is simple, with a mix of text and a few decorative elements, including a red and black border at the bottom of the left page.

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The image shows an open, three-hole punched, beige-colored booklet or pamphlet, likely related to an art exhibition or event. The left page features a newspaper clipping titled "Collections and Critiques," with a headline that reads "FOGG MUSEUM STARTS MANY EXHIBITS TODAY." The clipping is dated "25 Mar 1952." Below the clipping, there is a red strip with the text "Art Week in Boston."

The right page is titled "WHAT IT IS" and explains that the booklet is an effort to create greater interest in art in all its forms, both pure and applied, and to focus community attention on the subject to establish a public consciousness of its value in both industry and daily life. Below this, the section titled "WHERE IT IS" states that a program of events, including exhibitions and lectures, all open to the public, will take place during this week, with details found inside the folder.

The bottom portion of the left page contains small, less legible text, possibly additional notes or a continuation from the newspaper clipping, detailing some displays in various galleries.

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The image is a page from a publication promoting "Art Week." It contains several sections with details about the event and some exhibitions.

Header:

  • The top section has a headline that reads "Collections and Critiques," dated Thursday, March 25, 1955.
  • It mentions that the Fogg Museum starts many exhibits today.

Art Week Description:

  • The central part of the image features a decorative title "Art Week In" on a pink background.
  • Two main sections explain the purpose and scope of Art Week:
  1. What It Is:

    • This section describes Art Week as an initiative aimed at creating greater interest in all forms of art, both pure and applied.
    • The goal is to focus community attention on the value of art in both industry and daily life, establishing a public consciousness about its importance.
  2. Where It Is:

    • This section explains that Art Week consists of a program of events, including exhibitions and lectures, all open to the public.
    • These events will take place during the week, and more details can be found inside the folder mentioned.

Exhibits Information:

  • Below the Art Week sections, there is a brief description of various exhibits:
    • Watercolors are on display in gallery 9.
    • Gallery 14 features a group of modern Mexican paintings by artists like Diego Rivera and José Clemente Orozco.
    • The majority of these paintings were donated to the Museum by Ralph Isham '58, including an organ from the Memorial Church.
    • Gallery 18 displays Japanese prints.
    • Gallery 16 showcases Chinese bronzes, pottery, woods, and other objects.

This page serves as an informative guide to the activities and exhibitions available during Art Week.

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This image shows a partially unfolded event pamphlet or flyer. The left part displays the title "Collections and Critiques" and underneath it mentions "FOGG MUSEUM STARTS MANY EXHIBITS TODAY". There's a handwritten note that states "Davidson 2:15 PM 1/30". The right side presents two sections with large black stars and headings: "WHAT IT IS" and "WHERE IT IS".

The "WHAT IT IS" section describes the effort to create greater interest in art in all its forms, both pure and applied, and aims to establish a public consciousness of its value in both industry and daily life.

The "WHERE IT IS" section informs that a program of events, including exhibitions and lectures, all open to the public and taking place during the week, can be found inside of the folder. The central part of the image is where the pamphlet folds, and there you see the title "Art Week IN" on a salmon-pink backdrop with the rest of the title likely hidden in the fold.

Below that, there's a snippet of text cut off by the fold that seems to provide additional information about the content of the exhibitions, mentioning watercolors in gallery 9, oils by French painters in gallery 14, and a reference to Ralph Helmholz and Qi Baishi, suggesting a variety of art collections on display.

The overall presentation suggests the pamphlet dates back to an earlier part of the 20th century, possibly the 1930s, indicated by the "1935" in the handwritten note, though this could also pertain to the date of a specific event or exhibit at the Fogg Museum, rather than the date of publication for the pamphlet itself.

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The image appears to show a flyer or brochure titled "Art Week," overlaid on a newspaper clipping. The flyer is focused on creating interest in art in all its forms, both pure and applied. It aims to raise community awareness of art's value in industry and daily life. Under the headings "WHAT IT IS" and "WHERE IT IS," the flyer explains the purpose of Art Week and provides information about events, exhibitions, and lectures open to the public. The newspaper clip in the background is titled "Collections and Critiques" and mentions the Fogg Museum starting many exhibits. It is dated 25 November 1930.

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The image shows a partially open folder or brochure titled "Art Week." The visible inside page has two main sections, each marked with a black star and text in both black and red fonts. The sections are titled:

  1. "WHAT IT IS" (in red italics) followed by a description in black text: "An effort to create greater interest in art in all its forms, both pure and applied, and to focus the attention of the community upon this subject, in order to establish a public consciousness of its value in both industry and daily life."

  2. "WHERE IT IS" (in red italics) followed by a description in black text: "A program of events, including exhibitions and lectures, all open to the public, taking place during this week, will be found on the inside of this folder."

Behind the folder, there is a clipped newspaper article titled "Collections and Critiques" with a subtitle "Fogg Museum Starts Many Exhibits Today." The newspaper clipping looks aged with some yellowing around the edges. There is also some handwritten text in the upper right corner beside the newspaper clipping. The folder and the clipping are held together with a clear clasp on the left side.

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The image is a scanned page from a document that appears to be a brochure or an informational leaflet. The document is titled "Collections and Critiques" and is dated 1953. The page has a beige background and contains text in black and red fonts. The left side of the page has a title "Collections and Critiques" with a subtitle "FOGG MUSEUM STARTS MANY EXHIBITS TODAY." Below this, there is a list of names, possibly artists or contributors, including "Benson," "25th," and "1953."

The right side of the page has a section titled "WHAT IT IS" with a star symbol, followed by a description that reads, "AN EFFORT TO CREATE GREATER INTEREST IN ART IN ALL ITS FORMS, BOTH PURE AND APPLIED, AND TO FOCUS THE ATTENTION OF THE COMMUNITY UPON THIS SUBJECT, IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH A PUBLIC CONSCIOUSNESS OF ITS VALUE IN BOTH INDUSTRY AND DAILY LIFE." Below this, there is another section titled "WHERE IT IS" with a star symbol, followed by a description that reads, "A PROGRAM OF EVENTS, INCLUDING EXHIBITIONS AND LECTURES, ALL OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, TAKING PLACE DURING THIS WEEK, WILL BE FOUND ON THE INSIDE OF THIS FOLDER."

The image also includes a small pink and black strip with the text "Art Week In" in black font. The document is folded in half, and the image shows the inside of the folder with additional text and details about the art exhibits and events.