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This image displays a single, aged newspaper clipping, likely from the early 1950s, laid flat on a neutral gray background. The paper has yellowed with time and shows signs of wear, including a slightly ragged, torn edge along the left side.
The clipping’s headline reads: “Three Theater Designers”.
The article announces an exhibition at the Fogg Museum (part of Harvard University) showcasing the work of three contemporary theater designers who are all Harvard University graduates. The exhibition was arranged by The Harvard Theater Collection in cooperation with the Fogg Museum.
It notes the convergence of various arts at the Fogg Museum that autumn, mentioning a simultaneous exhibition of architectural material for the newly constructed Graduate Center, designed by Walter Gropius.
The three designers highlighted are:
The article describes their work as demonstrating “a wide compass of imagination, daring, and ingenuity,” and notes that much of their material relates to principles of fine art taught in universities. It observes that American stage design reflects broader artistic trends—realistic, abstract, symbolic, and fantastic.
The article concludes by emphasizing the “liberal education” offered by the exhibit, noting that the designers have created sets for ancient classics (Shakespeare), Russian playwrights, Eugene O’Neill, and many contemporaries, as well as for opera, ballet, and musical plays.
The byline at the end of the article is D. A.
Handwritten in pencil on the left margin of the clipping are the words “Nov. 22, 1950” and below it, “Month:”, suggesting this was filed or annotated by a collector or archivist.
The image appears to be a vintage newspaper clipping or announcement. The text is titled "Three Theater Designers" and discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Museum featuring the work of three theater designers, Robert Edmond Jones, Donald Oenslager, and Lee Simonson. These designers were graduates of Harvard University and their work is described as showcasing a wide range of imagination, daring, and ingenuity.
The article highlights that their designs for sets and costumes often relate to principles of fine art principles taught in universities. It mentions that the American stage has displayed trends corresponding to tendencies among artists, ranging from realism, abstraction, symbolism, and fantasy. The article also notes that the designers have created settings for various theatrical works, including ancient classics, plays by Shakespeare, George Bernard Shaw, and other playwrights, as well as settings for opera, ballet, and musical plays.
The clipping is labeled with the date "Nov. 22, 1950," and there are handwritten notes on the left side, including the word "Mont." and the date "Nov. 22, 1950." The paper appears to be aged, with some discoloration and tattered edges, indicating its historical significance.
This image shows a printed article titled "Three Theater Designers," which discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Museum featuring the work of three theater designers who are graduates of Harvard University. The article mentions that the exhibition was organized by the Harvard Theater Collection in collaboration with the Fogg Museum.
The text highlights the convergence of various arts at the Fogg Museum during that autumn, noting another exhibition of architectural material related to the recently constructed Graduate Center designed by Walter Gropius. It goes on to describe the work of Robert Edmond Jones, Donald Oenslager, and Lee Simonson, who are considered foremost figures in the American theater. Their designs for sets and costumes are described as imaginative, daring, and ingenious, with connections to principles of fine art taught in universities.
The article also notes that the American stage has displayed trends corresponding to artistic tendencies that are realistic, abstract, symbolic, and fantastic. It concludes by emphasizing the educational value of the exhibition, as the three Harvard graduates have designed settings for various playwrights and genres, including Shakespeare, George Bernard Shaw, Russian playwrights, Eugene O'Neill, and contemporary works, as well as settings for opera, ballet, and musical plays.
The article is signed "D.A." and has a handwritten date and some markings on the left side. The paper appears aged, suggesting it is from an older publication.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This image is a clipping of a newspaper article titled "Three Theater Designers." The article discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Museum that showcases three contemporary theater designers who graduated from Harvard University. It mentions their contributions to set and costume designs, emphasizing their imagination and ingenuity. The exhibition, arranged by the Harvard Theater Collection in collaboration with the Fogg Museum, is described as a blend of various artistic trends, including realistic, abstract, symbolic, and fantastic elements. The designers have created work for notable authors such as Shakespeare, George Bernard Shaw, Eugene O’Neill, and others, with designs for opera, ballet, and musical plays. The exhibition is noted as a liberal education in its offerings. The note on the side dates the clipping to "Nov 22 – 1950," with a handwritten word that appears to read "mention."
The image shows a newspaper clipping titled "Three Theater Designers." The article discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Museum showcasing the work of three contemporary theater designers, all graduates of Harvard University. The exhibition was organized by The Harvard Theater Collection in collaboration with the Fogg Museum. It highlights the convergence of various arts at the museum during the autumn, including another exhibition on architectural material related to the Graduate Center designed by Walter Gropius.
The three featured designers are Robert Edmond Jones, Donald Oenslager, and Lee Simonson, noted as prominent figures in American theater. Their work in set and costume design is described as imaginative, daring, and ingenious, reflecting principles of fine art taught in universities. The article mentions that American theater trends include realistic, abstract, symbolic, and fantastic styles, with the artists' objectives corresponding to these media fundamentally.
The display offers a liberal education, showcasing settings designed by these Harvard graduates for ancient classics, Shakespeare, George Bernard Shaw, Russian playwrights, Eugene O'Neill, and other contemporaries. It also includes settings for opera, ballet, and musical plays. The article is signed with the initials "D. A." There is a handwritten note on the left side of the clipping that reads "Nov. 22 1930" and "Mints."
A small vintage newspaper clipping mounted on a gray page. The headline reads “Three Theater Designers.” The article describes an exhibition at the Fogg Museum featuring three Harvard-educated designers: Robert Edmond Jones, Donald Oenslager, and Lee Simonson. It notes that the designs cover sets and costumes and show a wide range of styles from realistic to abstract and fantastical. It mentions that the show includes material related to the recently constructed Graduate Center designed by Walter Gropius and references other settings for opera, ballet, and musical plays. The clipping ends with the initials “D. A.” There are some handwritten marks along the left edge, and the bottom left corner of the clipping is torn.