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This image displays a page from a scrapbook or clipping album, showing two newspaper clippings mounted on an aged, off-white page with visible discoloration and spotting. The scrapbook has a red or maroon binding visible on the left edge.

At the top, a smaller rectangular clipping is titled “The Dance in Art”. It announces a special exhibition at the Fogg Museum, Cambridge, in honor of the Ballet Theater’s visit to the Boston Opera House from February 13–16, 1956. The exhibit opens February 14 with a reception for Ballet Theater members, and Lucia Chase, co-director of the company, will speak. Local sponsors and Friends of the Fogg Museum are invited.

Handwritten in blue ink beneath this clipping is:

Christian Science Monitor,
Tues., Nov. 27, 1956

The larger clipping on the lower half of the page contains three distinct announcements:

1. “Ben Shahn Exhibit At Fogg Art Museum” — From December 4 through January 19, the Fogg Art Museum will show a special loan exhibition of “The Art of Ben Shahn,” planned as a visual counterpart to the Charles Eliot Norton Lectures. The exhibit includes paintings, drawings, prints, posters, and illustrated books from the 1930s through recent works.

2. “Leonard Baskin Art Show at Worcester” — The sculpture of 34-year-old American engraver Leonard Baskin is now on exhibit at the Worcester Art Museum, following a preview at the Boris Mirski Gallery in Boston. Baskin formerly lived in Worcester (where he taught at the School of the Worcester Art Museum) and now resides in Northampton, where he is an associate professor at Smith College.

3. “Panofsky to Talk At Harvard Dec. 10” — Prof. Erwin Panofsky, noted art historian at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, will speak at the Fogg Museum, Harvard University, on Monday, December 10 at 8:30 p.m. in the Large Lecture Hall. His subject will be “Mithras in…” (the rest is cut off).

Handwritten beneath this larger clipping, in pencil, is:

Boston Herald
Sun., Dec. 2, 1956

Also visible in the upper right corner of this larger clipping is a small snippet from another article titled:

“Monreale? Some Further Observations on Classical Mythology in Medieval Art.”

The page appears to be part of an archive or personal collection documenting cultural events in the Boston/Cambridge area in late 1956, with clippings from the Christian Science Monitor and the Boston Herald. The overall tone is academic and arts-focused, centered largely around exhibitions and lectures at Harvard’s Fogg Museum and related institutions.

The image shows a page from a book or a collection of clippings. The page is yellowed, indicating it is from an older source. There are two main sections of text, each with a title, written in a way that suggests they are news clippings or announcements about art exhibitions and lectures.

1. Top Section:

   • Title: "The Dance in Art"
   • Content: This section announces an exhibition at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts, titled "The Dance in Art," in honor of the Ballet Theater Company. The exhibition is scheduled to run from February 13 to February 16. It notes that the exhibition will open with a reception on February 14, and it mentions that Lucia Chase, a co-director of the Ballet Theater Company, will speak at the event. Local sponsors of the Ballet Theater and Friends of the Fogg Museum have been invited to attend.

2. Bottom Section:

   • Title: "Ben Shahn Exhibit at Fogg Art Museum"
   • Content: This section announces a special loan exhibition of "The Art of Ben Shahn" at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts, from December 4 to January 19. It is described as a visual counterpart to the Charles Eliot Norton Lectures. The exhibition includes all aspects of Mr. Shahn's work, such as paintings, drawings, prints, posters, and illustrated books, as well as all stages of his art from the Sacco-Vanzetti series of the early 1930s to his recent work in Cambridge.
   • Additional Information: The text also mentions a Leonard Baskin Art Show at the Worcester Art Museum and an upcoming talk by Prof. Erwin Panofsky at Harvard University.

At the bottom of the page, there is a handwritten note that appears to be the date of the source, "Sun., Dec. 2, 1956," and it is labeled "Boston Herald."

This image shows a scrapbook page with clippings from newspapers, providing information about art events and exhibitions in the mid-1950s. The page appears to be aged and has some discoloration, suggesting it's from an older collection.

1. Top Clipping:

   • Source: Christian Science Monitor, Tuesday, November 27, 1956.
   • Content: This clipping is titled "The Dance in Art" and discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Museum, Cambridge, in honor of the Ballet Theater. The exhibition will run from February 13 to February 16, 1956, and will open on February 14 with an afternoon reception for members of the Ballet Theater Company. Lucia Chase, co-director of the company, will speak. Local sponsors of the Ballet Theater and Friends of the Fogg Museum have been invited to attend.

2. Bottom Clipping:

   • Source: Boston Herald, Sunday, December 2, 1956.
   • Content: This clipping contains three sections:
     • Ben Shahn Exhibit at Fogg Art Museum: It announces a special loan exhibition of "The Art of Ben Shahn" at the Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge, from December 4 to January 19. The exhibition includes all aspects of Shahn's work, such as paintings, drawings, prints, posters, and illustrated books, spanning from the Sacco-Vanzetti series of the early 1930s to recent works in Cambridge.
     • Leonard Baskin Art Show at Worcester: This section mentions the sculpture of Leonard Baskin, a 34-year-old American engraver, which is on exhibit at the Worcester Art Museum. The show was previewed at the Boris Mirski Gallery in Boston. Baskin, who formerly lived in Worcester where he taught, now resides in Northampton as an associate professor in the art department of Smith College.
     • Panofsky to Talk at Harvard Dec. 10: This part announces a talk by Prof. Erwin Panofsky, a noted art historian at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, at the Fogg Museum, Harvard University, on Monday, December 10, at 8:30 p.m. The subject of his talk will be "Mithras in Monreale: Some Further Observations on Classical Mythology in Medieval Art."

The page is part of a larger collection, as indicated by the visible binding and the numbered tab on the left side. The clippings are neatly arranged and taped onto the page.

The image depicts an open book with several pieces of paper inserted between its pages. The book is placed on a flat surface, and the pages are turned to reveal the inserted papers. The papers appear to be newspaper clippings, with some of them having handwritten annotations or markings on them. The clippings cover a range of topics, including art exhibitions, lectures, and events related to the arts. The book itself has a red border along the edges of the pages, suggesting that it may be a scrapbook or a personal collection of clippings. The image conveys a sense of nostalgia and a passion for the arts, as evidenced by the carefully curated collection of clippings.

The image is a photograph of an open book with newspaper clippings pasted on the pages. The book appears to be a scrapbook or a collection of clippings. The clippings are from different newspapers, and they are pasted on both sides of the pages. The clippings are about various art exhibitions and events, including the "Dance in Art" exhibition at the Fogg Museum, the "Ben Shahn Exhibit" at the Fogg Art Museum, the "Leonard Baskin Art Show" at the Worcester Art Museum, and a lecture by Erwin Panofsky at Harvard University.

The image shows an open book, likely a newspaper or a publication, with several clippings or articles cut and pasted onto its pages. The book appears to be bound with a red spine and has handwritten annotations and markings.

Key Details:

1. Handwritten Notes:

   • At the top of the page, there is handwritten text that reads:
     "Christian Science Monitor, Tues., Nov. 27, 1956."
     This indicates the source and date of the clippings.

2. Clipped Articles:

   • The page contains several articles, each with a distinct heading. The visible articles include:
     • "The Dance in Art": An announcement about an exhibition at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge, honoring the Ballet Theater, with details about dates (Feb. 13–18) and a reception for members of the Ballet Theater Company.
     • "Ben Shahn Exhibit": An announcement about an exhibition of Ben Shahn's work at the Fogg Art Museum, running from December 4, 1956, to January 19, 1957. It mentions that Shahn will be a Charles Eliot Norton Professor for the year.
     • "Leonard Baskin Art Show at Worcester": Details about an exhibition of Leonard Baskin's sculpture at the Worcester Art Museum, noting his age (34), his teaching history at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and his current position as an associate professor at Smith College.
     • "Panofsky to Talk At Harvard Dec. 10": An announcement about a lecture by Erwin Panofsky, an art historian, at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, scheduled for Monday, December 10, 1956, at 8:30 p.m. in the Large Lecture Hall at the Fogg Museum.

3. Layout and Annotations:

   • The articles are neatly arranged, suggesting they were intentionally collected and pasted into the book.
   • There are additional handwritten notes in the margins, such as "Boston Herald" and "Sunday Dec. 2, 1956," indicating the source and date of another clipping that may be on the adjacent page.

4. Visual Context:

   • The book itself has a classic, aged appearance, with yellowed pages and a worn red spine, suggesting it may be from the mid-20th century.
   • The clippings are typed, indicating they were likely printed from newspapers or magazines.

Overall Impression:

The image depicts a curated collection of art-related news clippings from November 27, 1956, pasted into a book. The handwritten notes and organized layout suggest the book was used as a personal archive or scrapbook, possibly by someone with an interest in art exhibitions, lectures, and cultural events of the time. The inclusion of specific dates, sources, and details indicates a deliberate effort to preserve and reference these events.

The image shows a page from a scrapbook or a collection of cut-out newspaper articles. There are three distinct newspaper clippings pasted onto the page with pieces of tape, showing signs of age through browning and wear around the edges. The clippings seem to relate to art exhibitions and events:

1. At the top, there's an article titled "The Dance in Art" from the Christian Science Monitor dated Tuesday, November 20, 1956. The excerpt mentions a "Cambridge, 'Fogg' Museum exhibition of 'The Dance in Art,'" which appears to be coming to Boston on February 13 through February 16. It details that an afternoon reception will feature members of the Ballet Theatre company, including Lucia Chase, director of the company, and local sponsors of the Fogg Museum who are invited to attend.

2. In the middle, there is an article about the "Ben Shahn Exhibit At Fogg Art Museum" which ran from December 4 through January 19. It highlights Ben Shahn's role as a special lecturer and mentions exhibits of his work, including paintings, drawings, prints, and illustrated books, going back to work from 1930 to recent months.

3. At the bottom, we have an article about a "Leonard Baskin Art Show at Worcester," featuring a 34-year-old American artist who had an exhibition at the Worcester Art Museum. It mentions Baskin's former ties to the city of Worcester and his then-current position at Smith College's art department.

There's also a small fragment of an article on the top right corner, potentially relating to another art or cultural topic.

The image shows a page from a scrapbook or album containing two newspaper clippings related to art exhibitions and events at the Fogg Museum and other places.

1. The top clipping is titled "'The Dance in Art'" and announces a special exhibition at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge, held from February 13 through February 16. The exhibition is in honor of the Ballet Theater. It mentions that the exhibition will open on February 14 with an afternoon reception for members of the Ballet Theater Company. Lucia Chase, co-director of the company, will speak. Local sponsors of the Ballet Theater and Friends of the Fogg Museum have been invited to attend. Below this clipping, handwritten text reads: "Christian Science Monitor, Tue., Nov. 27, 1956."

2. The bottom clipping is a longer notice from the Boston Herald dated Sunday, December 2, 1956. It contains several sections:

   • "Ben Shahn Exhibit At Fogg Art Museum": From Dec. 4 through Jan. 19, the Fogg Art Museum will show a special loan exhibition titled "The Art of Ben Shahn." It coincides with the Charles Eliot Norton Lectures, where Shahn is Charles Eliot Norton professor for the year. The exhibit includes all aspects of Shahn's work, such as paintings, drawings, prints, posters, and illustrated books, covering his art from the 1930s to recent months in Cambridge.
   • "Leonard Baskin Art Show at Worcester": The sculpture of Leonard Baskin, a 34-year-old American engraver, will be exhibited at the Worcester Art Museum after a preview at the Boris Mirski Gallery in Boston. Baskin formerly taught at the School of the Worcester Art Museum and currently lives in Northampton as an associate professor in the art department of Smith College.
   • "Panofsky to Talk At Harvard Dec. 10": Prof. Erwin Panofsky, a noted art historian at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, will speak at the Fogg Museum, Harvard University, on Monday, December 10, at 8:30 p.m. in the Large Lecture Hall. His subject will be "Mithras in Monreale? Some Further Observations on Classical Mythology in Medieval Art."

The page has a faint reddish-orange stain or mark around the clippings. The scrapbook or album appears to have cream-colored pages and a reddish binding.

This image depicts a scrapbook-like page that contains clippings and notes about art and cultural events. The clippings include several newspaper articles, each with different topics:

1. Top Article ("The Dance in Art"): This discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge titled "The Dance in Art," which celebrates ballet and dance in honor of the Ballet Theater coming to the Boston Opera House. Mentioned dates and events indicate it would open with a reception and run through specific dates. A handwritten note identifies this clipping as being from the Christian Science Monitor on Tuesday, November 27, 1956.

2. Middle Article ("Ben Shahn Exhibit at Fogg Art Museum"): This discusses an art exhibit featuring Ben Shahn’s works at the Fogg Museum. The exhibit commemorates Shahn's contributions to fine arts, noted by his inclusion in the Charles Eliot Norton Lecture series at Harvard.

3. Lower Article ("Leonard Baskin Art Show at Worcester"): This discusses the sculpture art of Leonard Baskin, highlighting his American art exhibit at Worcester Art Museum, with notes about his career and teaching roles.

4. Bottom Article ("Panofsky to Talk at Harvard Dec. 10"): This notes an upcoming lecture by the art historian Erwin Panofsky at Harvard University titled "Midras in Medieval Art."

Handwritten notes provide additional context about the publications hosting these articles, such as Christian Science Monitor (November 27, 1956) for the top piece and Boston Herald (Sunday, December 2, 1956) for the others. The scrapbook design suggests careful documentation of historical art-related events.

This is a page from a scrapbook or album. It shows two small newspaper clippings pasted onto an off-white page with a red margin binding visible on the left. The clippings are about art exhibitions:

• The top clipping is titled “The Dance in Art” and appears to describe an exhibition at the Fogg Museum (Cambridge) connected to dance/the ballet.
• The bottom clipping is a longer article about “Ben Shahn Exhibit at Fogg Art Museum,” along with mentions of other artists and lectures (Leonard Baskin at Worcester, Panofsky at Harvard).

In the center of the page there is a blue ink handwritten note reading: “Christian Science Monitor, Tue, Nov. 27, 1956.” There is also a small pencil note near the bottom about “Boston Herald” with a date.

The overall look is vintage 1950s, with aged paper and clipped newspaper pieces arranged in a collage style.