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This image is a newspaper clipping from the "New England Newsclip Agency" dated February 1, 1949. The clipping is from the "Tribune (e)" newspaper in Lawrence, Massachusetts, which has a circulation of 32,876. The headline of the article reads "Reproductions of Burned Art Shown."

The article discusses the loss of eleven ancient paintings from the Golden Hall of Japan's famous Horyuji Monastery, caused by fire. Harvard University officials, expressing "dismay" over the loss, placed full-scale reproductions of these paintings on display in the Central Court of the Fogg Museum of Art.

The curator of the Oriental department, Langdon Warner, described the loss to oriental art as significant, comparing it to the loss of well-known Western art structures like Hagia Sophia or the Sistine Chapel. Dr. Warner also expressed hope to convey sympathy and understanding to the Japanese nation regarding the loss of one of the world's most important historical, religious, esthetic, and sentimental monuments.

Harvard is fortunate, according to Dr. Warner, in possessing the only set of full-scale photographs of the 12 great mural paintings in the Golden Hall, the oldest wooden building still standing in the world. The photographs, together with colored reproductions, make up the Harvard display of the 12 paintings, of which 11 were destroyed.

The article also mentions that even the humblest walk of life in Japan knows of the ancient Buddhist monastery, Horyuji, which was the court monastery of Japan in the seventh and eighth centuries, benefiting from the direct patronage of the emperors. The Golden Hall, or Kondo, was the center of worship and has been constantly in the service of the Buddhist church since its construction.

The display at the Fogg Museum, arranged as an expression of the institution's dismay at the tragedy, includes photographs of the Golden Hall and the 12 mural paintings it contained.

This image is of a newspaper clipping from the "Tribune" of Lawrence, Massachusetts, dated February 1, 1949. The article is titled "Reproductions of Burned Art Shown" and discusses the response of Harvard University to the loss of eleven ancient paintings in the Golden Hall of the Horyuji Monastery in Japan due to a fire.

The article mentions that Harvard University officials, expressing "dismay" over the loss, have placed full-scale reproductions of the paintings on display in the Central Court of the Fogg Museum of Art. Langdon Warner, the curator of the Oriental department of the museum, compares the loss to the destruction of the Hagia Sophia or the Sistine Chapel in terms of its significance to Oriental art.

Dr. Warner also notes that Harvard possesses the only set of full-scale photographs of the 12 great mural paintings in the Golden Hall, the oldest wooden building still standing in the world. The photographs, along with colored reproductions, make up the Harvard display of the 12 paintings, of which 11 were destroyed.

The article emphasizes the historical, religious, aesthetic, and sentimental importance of the Horyuji Monastery and the Golden Hall, and highlights Harvard's effort to convey sympathy and understanding to the Japanese nation regarding this significant loss.

The image appears to be a clipping from a newspaper article, likely from the 1940s based on the date mentioned in the text. The clipping contains information about an exhibit at Harvard University displaying reproductions of ancient Japanese Buddhist paintings that were destroyed in a fire at the Golden Hall of the Horyuji Monastery.

Here are the key details from the clipping:

• The exhibit was arranged by the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University to commemorate the loss of the original paintings.
• The curator of the museum's Oriental department, Langdon Warner, declared the loss to be comparable to the destruction of the Sistine Chapel or Hagia Sophia.
• Harvard University was fortunate to possess full-scale photographs of the 12 great mural paintings in the Golden Hall, which were displayed alongside colored reproductions of the 12 mural paintings that survived the fire.
• The Golden Hall was the oldest wooden building in the world, having been in constant Buddhist church service since its construction in the 7th century.
• The exhibit aimed to convey a sense of sympathy and understanding of the loss to the Japanese nation.

The clipping provides historical context about the significance of the Golden Hall and the Buddhist paintings, as well as the efforts made by Harvard University to honor the lost art through the exhibit.

The image shows a piece of paper with a newspaper clipping attached to it. The clipping is from the New England Newsclip Agency, with the address P.O. Box 2078, Boston 6, Mass., and the phone number HA 6-9297. The clipping is from the Tribune (e) in Lawrence, Mass., with the circulation number 32,876. The clipping is from February 1, 1949.

The headline of the clipping reads "Reproductions of Burned Art Shown." The article is about Harvard University officials expressing dismay over the loss of eleven ancient Buddhist paintings in the Golden Hall, oldest wooden building still standing in the world, in the ancient Buddhist monastery of Horyuji in the ancient capital of Nara, Japan. The Golden Hall was destroyed by fire, and the loss of the paintings is compared to the loss of western art if Hagia Sophia or the Sistine chapel were destroyed.

The article quotes Langdon Warner, curator of the museum, who said that Harvard officials hoped to "convey to the Japanese nation a sense of our sympathy and understanding of the loss of one of the world's most important historical, religious, esthetic and sentimental monuments." Harvard is fortunate to possess the only set of full-scale photographs of the 12 great mural paintings in the Golden Hall, oldest wooden building still standing in the world, with colored reproductions to make up the Harvard display of the 12 of which 11 were destroyed.

The article also mentions that the Golden Hall, or Kondo, was the center of worship in the ancient Buddhist monastery of Horyuji, in the ancient capital of Nara, Japan, and that it was constantly in the service of the Buddhist church since its construction.

The image depicts a printed news article from the New England Newsclip Agency, dated February 1, 1949. The article is titled "Reproductions of Burned Art Shown" and is sourced from the Tribune (e) of Lawrence, Mass., identifying the author as a Democrat representing Circ. 32,876.

Key Details from the Article:

1. Location and Event:

   • The article reports on an event at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
   • Harvard officials, including Dr. Langdon Warner, curator of the Oriental department at the Fogg Art Museum, have placed full-scale reproductions of 12 great mural paintings from the Golden Hall of Japan's Horyu-ji Monastery on display in the Fogg Art Museum's Central Court.

2. Context of the Display:

   • The original Golden Hall at Horyu-ji Monastery was destroyed by fire in Eleven Hall, which housed the famous Horyu-ji Monastery.
   • The loss of the original murals was considered a significant cultural and historical tragedy. Dr. Warner compared the destruction to the loss of the Hagia Sophia or the Sistine Chapel.
   • The reproductions serve as a way to preserve and showcase the lost artwork, allowing the public to appreciate the historical and artistic value of the murals.

3. Significance of the Golden Hall:

   • The Golden Hall is described as Japan's oldest wooden building, dating back to the seventh and eighth centuries.
   • It was the center of worship for the Buddhist church and has been continuously used since its construction.
   • The hall was built under the direct patronage of the emperors, making it a monument of immense historical, aesthetic, and sentimental importance.

4. Reactions and Statements:

   • Dr. Warner emphasized the fortunate aspect of possessing photographs of the 12 great mural paintings, which allowed for the creation of full-scale reproductions.
   • He noted that these reproductions help to convey a sense of sympathy to the Japanese nation for the loss of such a significant cultural treasure.
   • The article highlights the global significance of the loss, noting that even those unfamiliar with ancient Buddhist monuments would recognize the importance of the Horyu-ji Monastery.

5. Visual and Emotional Impact:

   • The reproductions are described as colored photographs, which are displayed to recreate the appearance of the original murals.
   • The article underscores the emotional and cultural weight of the event, emphasizing the tragedy of the fire and the efforts to preserve the legacy of the lost art through reproductions.

Layout and Design:

• The article is formatted in a typical newspaper style, with a clear headline, byline, and structured paragraphs.
• The text is printed in black ink on a white background, with the date and source information clearly displayed at the top.
• The article is dated February 1, 1949, indicating it is a historical document reflecting the cultural and artistic concerns of the time.

Overall, the image captures a moment of cultural preservation, highlighting the efforts to commemorate and display lost art through reproductions, while also expressing the profound loss felt globally due to the destruction of the Horyu-ji Monastery's Golden Hall.

The image presents a newspaper clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, dated February 1, 1949. The clipping is titled "Reproductions of Burned Art Shown" and features an article about the loss of eleven ancient paintings in the Golden Hall of Japan's famous Horyuji Monastery due to fire.

Key Points:

• Title: Reproductions of Burned Art Shown
• Date: February 1, 1949
• Source: New England Newsclip Agency
• Content: Article about the loss of eleven ancient paintings in the Golden Hall of Japan's famous Horyuji Monastery due to fire

Visual Description:

• The clipping is a vertical rectangle with a beige background.
• The title is in large black font at the top of the clipping.
• The date and source are written in smaller black font below the title.
• The article is written in black font and takes up most of the clipping.
• There are some red and blue marks on the clipping, possibly indicating corrections or edits.

Overall Impression:

The image provides a glimpse into the past, highlighting the importance of preserving cultural heritage and the impact of loss on communities. The article serves as a reminder of the significance of art and history, and the need to protect and conserve them for future generations.

The image displays a newspaper clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, featuring an article about the reproduction of burned art shown.

• The clipping is from the New England Newsclip Agency and has the following information:
  • Agency name: New England Newsclip Agency
  • Address: P.O. Box 2078, Boston 6, Mass.
  • Phone number: HA 6-9237
  • Tribune (e) Lawrence, Mass.
  • Democrat Circ. 32,876
  • Date: Feb 1, 1948
• The article is titled "Reproductions of Burned Art Shown" and discusses the reproduction of burned art shown in the Golden Hall of Japan's famous Horyuji Monastery.
  • The article mentions that the reproductions were placed on display in the Central Court of its Fogg Museum of Art.
  • It also mentions that the reproductions were made by Langdon Warner, curator of the Oriental department of the museum.
  • The article states that the reproductions were made to compare to the loss western art would suffer if Hagia Sophia or the Sistine chapel were destroyed.
  • Dr. Warner said that Harvard officials hoped to convey to the Japanese nation a sense of our sympathy and understanding of the loss of one of the world's most important historical, religious, esthetic and sentimental monuments.
  • Harvard is fortunate, Dr. Warner said, in possessing the only set of full-scale photographs of the 12 great mural paintings in the Golden Hall, oldest wooden building still standing in the world.
  • The photographs together with colored reproductions make up the Harvard display of the 12-of which 11 were destroyed.
  • Even those in the humblest walks of life in Japan know of the ancient Buddhist monastery, Dr. Warner said. He pointed out that in the seventh and eighth centuries Horyuji was the court monastery of Japan, benefiting from the direct patronage of the emperors.
  • The Golden Hall, or Kondo, was the center of worship. This world's oldest wooden building has been constantly in the service of the Buddhist church since its construction.
  • "As an expression of our dismay at this tragedy, the Fogg Museum has arranged a display of the photographs of the Golden Hall and of the 12 mural paintings it contained," Dr. Warner said.

The image provides information about the reproduction of burned art shown in the Golden Hall of Japan's famous Horyuji Monastery, including the placement of the reproductions on display in the Central Court of its Fogg Museum of Art and the comparison to the loss western art would suffer if Hagia Sophia or the Sistine chapel were destroyed.

The image depicts a newspaper clipping from the Lawrence, Massachusetts Tribune, dated February 1, 1949. The clipping is titled "Reproductions of Burned Art Shown" and features an article discussing the loss of ancient paintings in the Golden Hall of Japan's Horyuji Monastery due to a fire.

The article highlights the efforts of Harvard University officials to preserve the cultural heritage of the destroyed artwork through reproductions. The curator of the Oriental department at the museum, Langdon Warner, is quoted as saying that the loss of the artwork is a significant blow to the world's cultural heritage.

The clipping is presented on a gray background, with the top portion featuring the New England Newsclip Agency's letterhead, which includes their address and contact information. The overall appearance of the clipping suggests that it is a historical document, likely preserved for archival purposes.

The image presents a newspaper clipping, accompanied by a header card from the New England Newsclip Agency. The clipping is titled "Reproductions of Burned Art Shown" and features an article discussing the loss of ancient paintings in a fire at the Horyuji Monastery in Japan.

• Header Card:
  • New England Newsclip Agency
    • P.O. Box 2078
    • Boston 6, Mass.
    • HA 6-9297
  • Tribune (e) LAWRENCE, Mass.
    • Democrat
    • Circ. 32,876
  • Date: FEB 1 1968
• Newspaper Clipping:
  • Title: Reproductions of Burned Art Shown
  • Date: CAMBRIDGE, Jan. 31
  • Content:
    • The article discusses the loss of eleven ancient paintings in a fire at the Horyuji Monastery in Japan.
    • Harvard University officials are expressing dismay over the loss.
    • The monastery has placed full-scale reproductions on display at the Fogg Museum of Art.
    • Langdon Warner, curator of the Oriental department of the museum, declared the loss to be comparable to the loss of western art if Haghia Sophia or the Sistine chapel were destroyed.
    • Dr. Warner said that Harvard hopes to send a set of full-scale photographs of the twelve great paintings in the Golden Hall, oldest wooden building still standing in the world.
    • The photographs, along with colored reproductions, will make up the Harvard display of the twelve, of which eleven were destroyed.
    • Even those in the humblest walks of life in Japan know of the ancient Buddhist monastery, Dr. Warner said.
    • Harvard in the seventh and eighth centuries Horyuji, in the ancient capital of Nara, was the court monastery of Japan, benefiting from the direct patronage of the emperors.
    • The Golden Hall, or Kondo, was the center of worship.
    • This world's oldest wooden building has been constantly in the service of the Buddhist church since its construction.
    • "As an expression of our dismay at this tragedy, the Fogg Museum has arranged a display of photographs of the Golden Hall and of the hand paintings it contained," Dr. Warner said.

The image shows a clipping from a newspaper article titled "Reproductions of Burned Art Shown." The article is from the New England Newsclip Agency and was published in the Tribune (e) in Lawrence, Massachusetts, with a circulation of 32,876. The date on the clipping is February 1, 1949.

The article discusses Harvard University's exhibition of full-scale reproductions of eleven ancient paintings that were destroyed by fire in the Golden Hall of Horyuji, a famous temple in Japan. The exhibition was held at the Fogg Museum of Harvard University. Langdon Warner, the curator of the Oriental department at the museum, expressed hope that the exhibition would convey a sense of the loss suffered by the Japanese nation and the world due to the destruction of these significant historical and religious monuments.

Dr. Warner mentioned that Harvard is fortunate to possess a set of full-scale photographs of the 12 great mural paintings, 11 of which were destroyed. These photographs were taken during the restoration of the Golden Hall in 1933-34. The article also notes that the Golden Hall, one of the world's oldest wooden buildings, has been constantly repaired since its construction in 607 A.D. and has survived numerous fires.

The exhibition aimed to express dismay at the destruction and to arrange a display of the photographs of the Golden Hall paintings as soon as possible.