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ARCH.2003.32, Rendition: 803897
This image shows the inside pages of a vintage, open book, likely a museum catalog or guidebook for the Fogg Art Museum, dated 1951.
The book is displayed open to the front matter, with its original brown paper wrappers or dust jacket partially visible around the edges. The pages are white, with black serif typography.
Left Page:
This is the copyright page. It contains the following text, centered on the page:
Right Page:
This page is titled "SURVEY OF THE COLLECTIONS" in a bold, capitalized serif font. Below the title is a paragraph providing basic information about the Fogg Art Museum:
The main body of text begins with a large, decorative capital "T" and discusses the content of the book. It explains that the pictures within are selected to give an impression of the scope of the University's art collections, which illustrate the evolution of art from ancient to modern times. The text notes that while representative examples of decorative arts are included, the museum emphasizes painting, sculpture, drawings, and prints. It lists outstanding collections such as prints, drawings, Romanesque sculpture, Italian primitives, French 19th-century painting, and Chinese bronzes and sculpture. The text candidly states that the museum lacks sufficient examples of Ancient and Gothic art, Low Countries painting, and much art from the present day. It further explains that only a portion of the collection is on display at any one time due to deliberate policy, as it is a university museum. The final sentence, "The Fogg is not an end; it is a means," suggests its role as an educational tool.
Overlays:
Two clippings are pasted onto the top of the open pages:
In summary, the image captures a well-preserved, informational page from a 1951 Fogg Art Museum publication, complete with institutional details and editorial commentary, and adorned with historical ephemera related to the museum's activities.
The image shows an open book with a beige cover, laid flat on a surface. The left page contains a copyright notice that reads: "Copyright, 1951, by The President and Fellows of Harvard College." Below this, there is a note indicating the book was printed in the U.S.A. by Harvard University Printing Office and the cover design was by Gyorgy Kepes.
The right page is titled "SURVEY OF THE COLLECTIONS" and discusses the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It provides information about the museum's location, hours of operation, admission policy, and contact details. It also includes text about the collections, highlighting the scope and focus of the Fogg Art Museum, which emphasizes Western art from ancient to modern times, with a particular strength in prints, drawings, Romanesque sculpture, Italian primitives, French 19th-century painting, Chinese bronzes and sculpture, but noting a lack of examples of Ancient and Gothic art, as well as paintings from the Low Countries and the art of the present day. The text also mentions that only a part of the collections is on display, with the remainder kept in study rooms, as this is a deliberate policy in a university museum where it is important to keep a portion of the collections for study.
This image shows an open book placed inside a brown folder or portfolio. The book appears to be a publication related to the Fogg Art Museum. The left page contains copyright information, stating "COPYRIGHT, 1951, BY THE PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE" and "PRINTED IN U.S.A. BY HARVARD UNIVERSITY PRINTING OFFICE COVER DESIGNED BY GYORGY KEPES."
The right page is titled "SURVEY OF THE COLLECTIONS" and provides information about the Fogg Art Museum, including its location, visiting hours, and a brief description of its collections. It mentions that the museum is located on Quincy Street, at Broadway, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and is open to the public weekdays from 9:00 to 5:00, closed on Sundays and holidays. It also states that the museum offers guided tours on Saturday afternoons and provides a brief overview of the types of art collections it houses.
Attached to the folder are two pieces of paper. One is a pink slip with text about the museum and the other is a newspaper clipping titled "Annual Meeting Of Museum Has Harvard Speaker," which mentions the annual meeting of the deCordova and Dana Museum and Park held in the Auditorium, with John Coolidge, the director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard, as a speaker.
A book is open to a page with the title "Survey of the Collections" at the top. The text below the title is written in a font that is smaller than the title. The book is placed on top of a brown surface. There are some papers on top of the book, and some of them have text written on them. The book is probably a collection of art pieces.
The image shows a collage of various documents and pages. The top left corner features a small document titled "Annual Meeting of Museum Has Harvard Speaker." Below it is a page from a book titled "Survey of the Collections" with a brief introduction about the Fogg Art Museum. The book page is open to a page that discusses the collections of the museum, mentioning sculptures, drawings, prints, and other art forms. The right side of the collage includes a pink document that seems to be an invitation or announcement, possibly related to the museum. The background is a mix of brown and beige papers, suggesting an old, possibly historical context.
The image shows an open book, likely a catalog or publication related to an art museum. The visible pages provide detailed information about the Fogg Art Museum, which is located on Quincy Street, at Broadway, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The text describes the museum's location, admission policies, and operational hours, noting that it is open to the public weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with free admission, and is closed on Sundays and holidays. Guided tours are available on Saturday afternoons, and interested individuals are encouraged to contact the museum's director for more information.
The main page visible is titled "Survey of the Collections" and discusses the scope and content of the Fogg Art Museum's collections. It highlights that the museum's collections span from ancient to modern times, emphasizing representative examples of decorative arts such as painting, sculpture, drawings, and prints. The text notes that the museum prioritizes media like prints, drawings, and Romanesque sculpture due to their ease of display, while acknowledging limitations in certain areas, such as a lack of sufficient examples of Ancient and Gothic art, and Chinese bronzes and sculpture. It also mentions that only a portion of the museum's collections is on display at any given time, as part of a deliberate policy to rotate exhibits.
The left page appears to be a cover or title page of the publication, featuring text about an Annual Meeting of Museum Has Harvard Speaker, indicating that the book may be part of a series of publications or reports related to museum activities or lectures. The design and layout suggest it is an official publication, likely from the early to mid-20th century, given the style of typography and formatting. The book is bound in a simple, sturdy cover, and the visible pages are clean and well-preserved, indicating careful handling or archival storage.
This is an image of an open book on a flat surface. The left page has a header that reads "Annual Meeting Of Museum Has Harvard Speaker" and contains text regarding an annual meeting at a museum, with the name John Coolidge mentioned. It seems to be a historical document or a newsletter. The top right side of the left page bears a copyright notice dated "1951, BY THE PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE" and mentions that it was printed in the U.S.A. by the Harvard University Printing Office with the cover designed by Gyorgy Kepes.
The right page is titled "SURVEY OF THE COLLECTIONS" and discusses the collections at the Fogg Art Museum on Quincy Street, at Broadway, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This page mentions that the museum offers free admission, is open to the public every day from 9 to 5, is closed on Sundays and holidays, and features guided tours of the museum on Saturday afternoons. It further describes the contents of the book, detailing the types of artworks included and the museum's approach to art exhibition, which emphasizes paintings, sculpture, drawings, and prints, among other art forms.
The book appears to be archival or educational material relating to the Fogg Art Museum's collections and exhibitions, aimed at providing information to museum patrons or possibly serving as a guide or promotional material. The pages are showing signs of age, and the paper is slightly discolored.
The image shows an open book with two visible pages. The left page contains publication information, stating:
The right page has a heading titled "SURVEY OF THE COLLECTIONS" and provides information about the Fogg Art Museum. It specifies the museum's location on Quincy Street at Broadway in Cambridge, Massachusetts, near Harvard Square. The museum offers free admission, is open on weekdays from 9:00 to 5:00, and is closed on Sundays and holidays. Guided tours are available on Saturday afternoons. The text discusses the scope of the museum's collections, emphasizing painting, sculpture, drawings, and prints, and notes that only part of the collection is on display, with the remainder kept in study rooms. It also comments on the museum's role in showcasing a variety of artworks from ancient to modern times and stresses the museum's educational mission.
The background includes a partial view of a brown paper and some newspaper clipping or other printed material with text related to a museum meeting and a Harvard speaker.
The image shows an open book or booklet featuring a printed text describing the collections of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard. On the left page, there is a copyright notice reading "Copyright, 1951, by The President and Fellows of Harvard College," along with a note about the cover design being by György Kepes and printed by the Harvard University Printing Office.
The right page contains a section titled "Survey of the Collections," introducing the Fogg Art Museum located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It specifies its location relative to Harvard Square and its opening hours, along with options for guided tours. The text provides an overview of the museum's purpose, collections, and its focus on showcasing decorative arts, paintings, sculptures, and prints. It highlights selected artworks representing both ancient and modern times and addresses the museum's practice of limiting displayed collections to designated spaces, while the remainder is stored in study rooms.
Surrounding the booklet are clipped articles or notices affixed to a scrapbook or album page, with visible text about related events, such as a museum meeting and a lecture schedule.