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The image is a page from "The Harvard Crimson," a student newspaper of Harvard University, dated Thursday, February 13, 1958. The main article on the page is titled "The Fine Arts Department at Harvard: Fogg's Philosophy of Art Pedagogy Neglects Artists' Articulateness" and is written by Paul W. Schwartz.
The article discusses the philosophy of art education at Harvard's Fine Arts Department, specifically focusing on the Fogg Art Museum. It highlights the department's emphasis on the conventional approach to art, which is described as being concerned with the sensory impact of the work and its formal qualities rather than the artist's intent or the work's intellectual content. The article criticizes this approach, arguing that it neglects the articulateness of artists and the deeper intellectual aspects of art.
The article includes a quote from Professor George Wald, who criticizes the department's approach as being overly concerned with the formal aspects of art at the expense of its intellectual content. The article also mentions a lecture by Professor Paul Sachs, who discusses the importance of understanding the artist's intent and the intellectual aspects of art.
The article is accompanied by a photograph of two individuals examining a piece of art in a gallery setting.
Additionally, there are several advertisements on the page:
The page is part of the newspaper's third page, as indicated at the top.
The image is a newspaper clipping from The Harvard Crimson dated Thursday, February 11, 1958. The main article is titled "The Fine Arts Department at Harvard" and focuses on a critique of the Fine Arts Department's approach to art pedagogy by a New York art critic, Paul W. Scharff. The article discusses the philosophy of art education at Harvard, particularly at Fogg Art Museum, and criticizes the department for neglecting the importance of artists' articulations.
Key points from the article include:
Critique of Harvard's Art Pedagogy:
Scharff's Perspective:
Departmental Philosophy:
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The overall tone of the article is critical and analytical, aiming to provoke thought about the educational approach in art departments and the role of the artist's intent in art pedagogy.
The image is a page from a newspaper, specifically from The Harvard Crimson dated February 13, 1968. The main article is titled "The Fine Arts Department at Harvard: Fogg's Philosophy of Art Pedagogy Neglects Artists' Articulation." The article is written by Paul W. Schwarts and critiques the Fine Arts Department's approach to art pedagogy, particularly the influence of Professor Fogg.
The article argues that Fogg's philosophy, which emphasizes the "creative process" over the actual artworks, fails to properly articulate the complexities and importance of the artists' work. It critiques Fogg's method, which the author finds to be more concerned with the process of creation than the actual art itself.
The article also includes a few other smaller pieces of content:
The page also has a partial headline and a boxed section at the bottom right corner, which seems to be a listing of various professional opportunities.
By Paul W. Schwabts
A New York artist, lamenting the fobles of American museums hierarchy, declared, not long ago, that in order to attain a museum directorship in this country one must first go to Cambridge to get "vulgarized." Whether the process is actually one of enlightenment or befogment, the essential idea holds true. The Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard, the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, and the Art Institute of Chicago may be the most important institutions headed by Fogg alumni, but they are not the only ones. The presence of Harvard graduates in key museum posts from coast to coast attests to both the quality and the extent of the Fogg's influence.
The institutional approach to art, whether projected by the university historian or the museum official has over a period of generations carried with it the unspoken reputation of being essentially uncreative and even anti-creative. The Fogg, however, has been able to overcome this reputation to some extent by its contributions to art scholarship.
In the last few years even avant-garde has become respectable. But whether the Fogg's influence has been positive in the minds of the students and whether their powers of selectivity have been sharpened, is a matter for debate. The following statement, for example, was made by a recent graduate of the Fogg: "One should not even talk about it" - a remark which, if a fresh and rare occurrence, might be considered as evidence of the Fogg's success in instilling in its students a respect for the unspeakable. But if the remark is typical, then the Fogg is failing in its primary function of encouraging students to take an active interest in the arts.
The Fogg's failure to communicate the spirit of the artist to the student is perhaps best illustrated by the fact that the Fogg's own artists are not encouraged to speak about their work. The artist, in the eyes of the Fogg, is a person who is not expected to be able to articulate his ideas. This is a view which is not confined to the Fogg, but is one which is held by many art historians and critics.
The Fogg's approach to art is primarily that of the connoisseur. The student is taught to look at a work of art and to see it as a thing of beauty, but he is not taught to see it as a product of the human mind and hand. The Fogg's emphasis is on the object, not on the process which produced it. The student is not taught to see the work of art as a product of a specific time and place, but rather as a thing in itself, isolated from the stream of life.
This is not to say that the Fogg is not interested in the artist. On the contrary, the Fogg is very much interested in the artist, but only in so far as he is a producer of objects which can be classified, dated, and attributed. The artist is not considered as a person with a mind and a heart, but only as a producer of objects which can be used to illustrate the history of art.
The Fogg's approach to art is, in a sense, a form of snobbery. The student is taught to look down on the popular and to admire the rare and the remote. He is taught to admire the work of the great masters, but not to understand it. He is taught to see the work of art as a thing of beauty, but not as a product of the human mind and hand.
This is not to say that the Fogg is not interested in the artist. On the contrary, the Fogg is very much interested in the artist, but only in so far as he is a producer of objects which can be classified, dated, and attributed. The artist is not considered as a person with a mind and a heart, but only as a producer of objects which can be used to illustrate the history of art.
The Fogg's approach to art is, in a sense, a form of snobbery. The student is taught to look down on the popular and to admire the rare and the remote. He is taught to admire the work of the great masters, but not to understand it. He is taught to see the work of art as a thing of beauty, but not as a product of the human mind and hand.
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The image is a page from the Harvard Crimson newspaper dated Thursday, February 11, 1959. Here are the key elements and articles featured on the page:
Main Article: "Fogg’s Philosophy of Art Pedagogy Neglects Artists’ Articulateness"
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Overall, the page combines critical commentary on Harvard’s art education with advertisements and visual elements related to student activities and career opportunities.
The image is a page from the February 13, 1958 edition of The Harvard Crimson, featuring an article titled "Fogg's Philosophy of Art Pedagogy Neglects Artists' Articulateness" by Paul W. Schwartz.
The article critiques the approach to art education at Harvard's Fogg Museum of Art, highlighting what it considers a neglect of students' ability to articulate and discuss art. The author argues that Harvard's art pedagogy, heavily influenced by Fogg's philosophy, emphasizes the historical and technical aspects of art over the ability to articulate and interpret artworks.
Key points include:
Overall, the article provides a critical perspective on the art education practices at Harvard during the late 1950s, advocating for a more inclusive approach that values students' articulateness and critical thinking in relation to art.
The image shown is of a vintage newspaper page from "The Harvard Crimson," dated Thursday, February 1, 1935. The page is numbered as page three. The main headline reads, "The Fine Arts Department at Harvard," followed by a subheadline: "Fogg’s Philosophy of Art Pedagogy Neglects Artists’ Articulateness" and is credited to Paul M. Schwartz. The newspaper column is flanked by two ads: a large one on the right side for the "Gulf Oil Corporation" advertising job opportunities for various engineering and science majors, and a smaller one at the bottom left for "TEA and CRUMPETS" mentioning an open house with refreshments on Washington's Birthday hosted by Morriss at Jay Motors.
The newspaper is evidently from the time period, indicated by the typeface, layout, and style of the ads. The article seems to be a critique or discussion regarding the approach to art pedagogy at Harvard's Fogg Museum at that time, though the full content of the article is not fully visible. The Gulf Oil Corporation ad suggests a campus recruitment effort at Harvard for roles including chemists, physicists, mathematicians, chemical engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and business administration majors. The locations listed for application are Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The TEA and CRUMPETS ad is a quaint embodiment of the social gatherings and community events during that era.
The image shows a newspaper page titled "The Fine Arts Department at Harvard" from "The Harvard Crimson," dated Thursday, February 13, 1958. The main headline reads "Fogg's Philosophy of Art Pedagogy Neglects Artists' Articulateness" by Paul W. Schwartz.
The page includes a lengthy article discussing the philosophy of art pedagogy at Harvard, specifically criticizing the approach of the Fogg Art Museum. The article debates issues like art education, the role of museum curators, and the communication of artistic concepts.
There is a black-and-white photograph on the right side of the page showing a man looking at framed artwork on a wall, likely inside an art gallery or museum. The photo caption explains that the philosophy of art which has been played down at Fogg is described at large in the article.
At the bottom left of the page, there is an advertisement for a "TEA and CRUMPETS" open house event on February 22nd, celebrating Washington's birthday, hosted by Jay Motors.
On the lower right side, there is another advertisement for the Gulf Oil Corporation seeking candidates for research financial organizations in February 17, 1958. They are looking to hire chemists, physicists, mathematicians, chemical engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and business administration majors.
Overall, the page focuses on a critical examination of the philosophy and teaching methods in Harvard's Fine Arts Department, alongside ads for local events and job opportunities.
The image is a page from an old newspaper. The top left corner of the page reads "The Fine Arts Department at Harvard," indicating that the article is about the Fine Arts Department at Harvard University. The main headline reads "Fogg's Philosophy of Art Pedagogy Neglects Artists' Articulateness." The article discusses the philosophy of art pedagogy at the Fogg Museum, which is part of the Fine Arts Department at Harvard, and how it neglects the articulateness of artists. The article also includes a black and white photograph of a man and a woman standing in front of a painting, possibly related to the topic of the article. On the bottom right corner of the page, there is an advertisement for Gulf Oil Corporation, which is offering positions in research, financial organizations, and development.
The image shows a page from The Harvard Crimson, dated Thursday, February 13, 1958, on Page Three. The page is divided into several sections, each addressing different topics.
Gulf Oil Corporation Advertisement:
Tea and Crumpets Event Announcement:
The page reflects the intellectual and cultural climate of Harvard in 1958, showcasing a critique of art education, a corporate recruitment effort, and a social event. The inclusion of diverse content—academic critique, job advertisement, and social announcement—demonstrates the multifaceted nature of campus life and media during that era.