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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1950-April 1951

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The image shows a newspaper clipping titled "Three Theater Designers." The article discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Museum featuring three designers for contemporary theater, all of whom are graduates of Harvard University. The exhibition was arranged by The Harvard Theater Collection in cooperation with the Fogg Museum.

The article highlights the convergence of various arts at the Fogg Museum during that autumn, including another exhibition of architectural material related to the Graduate Center designed by Walter Gropius. The designers featured are Robert Edmond Jones, Donald Oenslager, and Lee Simonson, who are noted as prominent figures in American theater.

The designs on display include sets and costumes that showcase a wide range of imagination, daring, and ingenuity. The article notes that much of the material relates to principles of fine art taught in universities. The American stage has displayed trends corresponding to various artistic movements, such as realistic, abstract, symbolic, and fantastic styles.

The exhibition provides a liberal education, showcasing the versatility of the three Harvard graduates who have designed settings for ancient classics, Shakespeare, George Bernard Shaw, Russian playwrights, Eugene O'Neill, and many contemporaries. Additionally, there are settings for opera, ballet, and musical plays. The article is signed with the initials "D. A."

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Three Theater Designers

At the Fogg Museum is an exhibition of three designers for the contemporary theater. All three are graduates of Harvard University. The exhibition was arranged by The Harvard Theater Collection in cooperation with the Fogg Museum.

It is interesting to observe how various arts have converged at the Fogg Museum this autumn. For at this moment there is another exhibition of architectural material related to the recently constructed Graduate Center designed by Walter Gropius.

Robert Edmond Jones, Donald Oenslager, and Lee Simonson have been foremost figures in the American theater. The designs for sets and for costumes show a wide compass of imagination, daring, and ingenuity. Much of the material seems related to principles of fine art which are taught to students of universities. The American stage has displayed trends corresponding to tendencies among our artists to be realistic, abstract, symbolic, and fantastic. The objectives of artists in various media correspond fundamentally.

The profusion of exhibits in this display is a liberal education, for these Harvard graduates have designed settings for ancient classics, for Shakespeare, George Bernard Shaw, the playwrights of Russia, Eugene O'Neill and many contemporaries. There are also settings for opera, ballet, and musical plays.

D. A.

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The image is a newspaper clipping dated March 21, 1960. The article is titled "Three Theater Designers."

The article discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Museum featuring the work of three theater designers who are graduates of Harvard University. These designers, Robert Edmond Jones, Donald Oenslager, and Lee Simonson, are highlighted as prominent figures in American theater. Their designs for sets and costumes are noted for their creativity and adherence to fine art principles.

The article mentions that the exhibition showcases a range of artistic styles, including realistic, abstract, symbolic, and fantastical elements, reflecting trends in contemporary theater. These designers have contributed to settings for various plays, including works by Shakespeare, Eugene O'Neill, and others, as well as opera, ballet, and musical plays.

Additionally, the clipping notes a concurrent exhibition of architectural material related to the Graduate Center designed by Walter Gropius. The article concludes by mentioning that the profusion of exhibits is reflective of a liberal arts education, emphasizing the multifaceted approach to artistic and theatrical design. The article is credited to D.A.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from November 2, 1950, detailing an exhibition at the Fogg Museum featuring the works of three theater designers: Robert Edmond Jones, Donald Oenslager, and Lee Simonson. All three designers are graduates of Harvard University, and the exhibition was arranged by the Harvard Theater Collection in cooperation with the Fogg Museum.

The article highlights how the exhibition showcases the convergence of various artistic fields at the museum. It mentions that the designs for sets and costumes by these designers demonstrate a wide range of imagination, daring, and ingenuity, often related to the principles of fine art taught in universities.

The American stage is noted for its trends that correspond to broader artistic tendencies, such as realism, abstraction, symbolism, and fantasy. The exhibition covers a broad spectrum of works, including settings for ancient classics, Shakespeare, George Bernard Shaw, Russian playwrights, Eugene O'Neill, and contemporary works, as well as settings for opera, ballet, and musical plays. The clipping emphasizes that the exhibition reflects the liberal education of these Harvard graduates. The article is signed "D. A." at the bottom.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from November 21, 1969, detailing an exhibition at the Fogg Museum featuring the works of three theater designers, all graduates of Harvard University. The exhibition was organized by the Harvard Theater Collection in cooperation with the Fogg Museum.

Key points from the article include:

  1. Exhibition Focus: The exhibition showcases the work of Robert Edmond Jones, Donald Oenslager, and Lee Simonson, who are noted as prominent figures in the American theater.
  2. Artistic Trends: The designs for sets and costumes in the exhibition reflect a wide range of imaginative and innovative approaches, demonstrating principles of fine art taught at universities.
  3. Artistic Themes: The American stage has shown a variety of trends, including realistic, abstract, symbolic, and fantastic themes.
  4. Educational Value: The clipping notes that the display is a liberal education in itself, as these Harvard graduates have designed settings for a variety of productions, including ancient classics, Shakespeare, George Bernard Shaw, Russian playwrights, Eugene O'Neill, and contemporary works, as well as settings for opera, ballet, and musical plays.

The article suggests that the exhibition is a significant convergence of various arts at the Fogg Museum, coinciding with another architectural exhibition related to the Graduate Center designed by Walter Gropius.

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The image is a newspaper clipping of an article titled "Three Theater Designers." The article discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Museum featuring the work of three theater designers, all of whom are graduates of Harvard University. The exhibition was organized by The Harvard Theater Collection in collaboration with the Fogg Museum.

Key points from the article include:

  1. Exhibition Details: The exhibition showcases the designs of Robert Edmond Jones, Donald Oenslager, and Lee Simonson, who are noted as foremost figures in American theater.

  2. Design Work: The designs on display include sets and costumes that demonstrate a broad range of creativity, imagination, and ingenuity. Much of the material is related to principles taught in university fine arts programs.

  3. Artistic Trends: The American stage, as reflected in the work of these designers, shows trends similar to those seen in other art forms: realistic, abstract, symbolic, and fantastic styles.

  4. Educational Value: The article notes that the variety and breadth of the exhibition provide a liberal education in the field of theater design.

  5. Range of Work: The three designers have created settings for a wide array of productions, including ancient classics, Shakespeare, plays by Russian playwright George Bernard Shaw, Eugene O'Neill, and many contemporary writers. Their work also extends to settings for opera, ballet, and musical plays.

The article is authored by D.A. and highlights the convergence of various arts at the Fogg Museum during that autumn, along with another exhibition related to the newly constructed Graduate Center designed by Walter Gropius.

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The image you provided is of a newspaper clipping titled "Three Theater Designers." Here's what the text in the image says:


Three Theater Designers

At the Fogg Museum is an exhibition of three designers for the contemporary theater. All three are graduates of Harvard University. The exhibition was arranged by The Harvard Theater Collection in cooperation with the Fogg Museum.

It is interesting to observe how various arts have converged at the Fogg Museum this autumn. For at this moment there is another exhibition of architectural material related to the recently constructed Graduate Center designed by Walter Gropius.

Robert Edmond Jones, Donald Oenslager, and Lee Simonson have been foremost figures in the American theater. The designs for sets and for costumes show a wide compass of imagination, daring, and ingenuity. Much of the material seems related to principles of fine art which are taught to students of our universities. The American stage has displayed trends corresponding to tendencies among our artists to be realistic, abstract, symbolic, and fantastic. The objectives of artists in various media correspond fundamentally.

The profusion of exhibits in this display is a liberal education, for these three Harvard graduates have designed settings for ancient classics, for Shakespeare, George Bernard Shaw, the playwrights of Russia, Eugene O’Neill and many contemporaries. There are also settings for opera, ballet, and musical plays.

D. A.

Additionally, there's a handwritten note on the left margin that appears to say "Nov. 1957," likely indicating the date when the article was published or clipped.

The edges of the paper are slightly frayed, and it has a yellowed tint, suggesting it is quite old. There are no images, only text, and the font used is typical of classic newspaper typesetting.

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The image shows a scanned page of a printed document or article titled "Three Theater Designers." The text appears to be from a museum or art exhibition catalog, discussing an exhibition at the Fogg Museum featuring three designers for contemporary theater. The designers highlighted are Robert Edmond Jones, Donald Oenslager, and Lee Simoson, all graduates of Harvard University. The exhibition was organized by The Harvard Theater Collection in cooperation with the Fogg Museum.

The article describes the exhibition as showcasing the creative work of these designers, emphasizing their influence on American theater. It notes that their designs for sets and costumes demonstrate a wide range of imagination, daring, and ingenuity, often drawing from principles of fine art. The text also mentions that the exhibition includes settings for a variety of works, including ancient classics, Shakespeare, George Bernard Shaw, Russian playwrights, Eugene O'Neill, and contemporary plays, as well as settings for opera, ballet, and musical plays.

The page includes some handwritten annotations in the margins, such as "Nov. 22 '52" and "D.A.," suggesting it may have been part of a personal collection or archive. The overall tone is informative and celebratory, highlighting the significance of these designers in the evolution of theatrical design.

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The image shows a piece of paper with a printed article titled "Three Theater Designers." The article discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Museum featuring the work of three theater designers who are graduates of Harvard University. The exhibition is arranged by The Harvard Theater Collection in collaboration with the Fogg Museum. It highlights how various arts have converged at the Fogg Museum, particularly architectural material related to the recently constructed Graduate Center designed by Walter Gropius. The article mentions that Robert Edmond Jones, Donald Oenslager, and Lee Simonson have been prominent figures in American theater, and their designs for sets, costumes, and masks demonstrate imagination, daring, and ingenuity. The exhibition also includes settings for ancient classics, Shakespearean works, and contemporary plays, as well as settings for opera, ballet, and musical plays. The article emphasizes the liberal education provided to these Harvard graduates and the display's correspondence with trends in American art, which tend to be realistic, abstract, symbolic, and fantastic.

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The image shows a piece of paper with a news article printed on it. The article is titled "Three Theater Designers" and appears to be from a newspaper or magazine. The article is written in a black, serif font, and the text is arranged in a single column. The paper is slightly torn at the top and bottom, indicating that it may have been clipped from a larger publication.

The article discusses an exhibition of three theater designers at the Fogg Museum. The designers are graduates of Harvard University and are showcasing their work in the contemporary theater. The exhibition includes architectural material related to recently constructed Graduate Center designs by Walter Gropius, as well as sets and costumes designed by Robert Edmond Jones, Donald Oenslager, and Lee Simonson for the American theater.

The article highlights the wide range of imagination, daring, and ingenuity displayed in the designs, which are related to principles of fine art taught in universities. The article also notes that the exhibition includes settings for ancient classics, Shakespeare, George Bernard Shaw, and many contemporary plays, as well as settings for opera, ballet, and musical plays.

The article is signed "D. A." at the bottom, indicating that it was written by a staff writer or reporter for the publication. Overall, the article provides a glimpse into the world of theater design and the work of these three talented designers.