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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1961-December 1965

ARCH.2003.35, Rendition: 804949

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This image displays the cover of an Italian cultural and art magazine, presented as a bound volume or scrapbook.

Main Object: Magazine Cover
The central focus is the cover of Emporium, presented in a simple, mid-century modern graphic design style.

  • Title: The word "EMPORIUM" is printed in a very large, bold, black, sans-serif typeface, dominating the upper portion of the cover.
  • Subtitle: Directly beneath the title, in a smaller, uppercase sans-serif font, is the description "RIVISTA MENSILE D'ARTE E DI CULTURA" (Monthly Magazine of Art and Culture).
  • Design: The cover is divided into distinct horizontal bands. The top section containing the title and subtitle has a white background. Below this is a large, solid block of deep red, which occupies most of the cover's height. The bottom section is a white strip containing publication details.
  • Publication Details (Bottom Strip):
    • Date: "FEBBRAIO 1961" (February 1961) is centered in bold.
    • Volume/Issue: On the left, it reads "ANNO LIVII - VOLUME CXXXIII - N. 794" (Year 72 - Volume 133 - No. 794).
    • Publisher & Location: On the right, "DIREZIONE E AMMINISTRAZIONE: ISTITUTO ITALIANO D'ARTI GRAFICHE - BERGAMO" (Direction and Administration: Italian Institute of Graphic Arts - Bergamo).
    • Price: Also on the right, it states "PREZZO L. 500 - ABBONATI IL DOPPIO" (Price L. 500 - Subscribers pay double).

Context and Presentation:

  • The magazine cover is pasted onto a thick, light-brown, slightly aged page, which appears to be part of a bound book or archival portfolio. The visible black binding on the right edge and the folded page on the left confirm this.
  • A handwritten annotation, possibly a library or archive stamp "95", is visible in pencil on the red section.
  • The overall presentation suggests this is a preserved issue, likely from a library or private collection.

In summary, the image shows the February 1961 issue of Emporium, an Italian art and culture magazine, as it appears in a bound archival volume, highlighting its clean, bold graphic design and publication details.

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The image shows the cover of a magazine titled "Emporium." It is described as a "mensile d'arte e di cultura," which translates to "monthly of art and culture." The cover is divided into two main sections: the top section is beige with the word "Emporium" in large, bold, black letters, and the bottom section is a maroon band. Below the maroon band, there is additional text in smaller black font that provides information about the issue, including the year (1961), the month (February), and the price (300 lire). The magazine is published by the "Istituto Italiano d'Arte Grafiche" in Bergamo. The cover also seems to have some writing on it, possibly a stamp or note, which appears to read "see P. 95."

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This image shows the cover of a magazine titled "EMPORIUM," which is described as a "Rivista Mensile d'Arte e di Cultura" (Monthly Art and Culture Magazine). The cover is primarily white with a large red rectangular section in the middle. The magazine's title "EMPORIUM" is prominently displayed in large black letters at the top. Below the title, it states the magazine's focus on art and culture.

The issue is dated "FEBBRAIO 1961" (February 1961). Additional details include the volume number "ANNO LXVII - VOLUME CXXXIII - N. 794," indicating it is the 794th issue of the 67th year, and the volume 133. The price is listed as "PREZZO L. 300," and it mentions "ARRETRATI IL DOPPIO" (back issues are double the price).

The bottom of the cover provides information about the direction and administration of the magazine: "DIREZIONE E AMMINISTRAZIONE: ISTITUTO ITALIANO D'ARTI GRAFICHE - BERGAMO," indicating that the magazine is managed by the Italian Institute of Graphic Arts in Bergamo. There is also some handwriting in the red section, which appears to be "p. 95."

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The image shows a book that is open to a page. The page is covered by a white and red paper with the word "EMPORIUM" written in bold black letters. The text below the word is written in a smaller font. The word "FEBBRAIO 1961" is written at the bottom of the paper. The paper is placed on top of the book, which has a brown cover. The book is placed on a gray surface.

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The image shows an open book with a red cover. The cover has the title "EMPORIUM" in bold black letters. The magazine is titled "Rivista Mensile d'Arte e di Cultura" and was published in February 1961. The magazine is published by the Istituto Italiano d'Arte Grafiche in Bergamo. The cover of the magazine is printed on a red background with a white border.

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The image depicts the cover of a magazine titled "EMPORIUM", which is described as a monthly review of art and culture ("RIVISTA MENSILE D'ARTE E DI CULTURA"). The design is clean and minimalistic, featuring bold, uppercase typography for the title.

Key Details:

  1. Title:

    • The word "EMPORIUM" is prominently displayed in large, bold, black letters at the top of the cover.
  2. Subtitle:

    • Below the title, the subtitle reads "RIVISTA MENSILE D'ARTE E DI CULTURA", indicating that it is a monthly publication focused on art and culture.
  3. Color Scheme:

    • The cover has a simple two-color design:
      • Top Section: Light beige or off-white background.
      • Bottom Section: A solid red background.
  4. Publication Information:

    • At the bottom of the cover, several details are provided:
      • "FEBBRAIO 1961": Indicates that this is the February 1961 issue.
      • "ANNO LXVI - VOLUME CCXIII - N. 794": Specifies the year (66th year), volume number (213th volume), and issue number (794th issue).
      • "DIREZIONE E AMMINISTRAZIONE: ISTITUTO ITALIANO D'ARTI GRAFICHE - BERCAMO": Lists the direction and administration as the Italian Institute of Graphic Arts in Vercamo.
      • "PREZZO L. 300 - ABBONATI LO DOPO": Indicates the price (300 lire) and mentions subscriptions.
  5. Handwritten Note:

    • There is a small handwritten note in the upper right corner that reads "sec. p. 95", likely referencing a specific page or section within the magazine.
  6. Binding:

    • The magazine appears to be bound in a soft, beige cardboard cover, typical of periodicals from the mid-20th century.

Overall Impression:

The cover exudes a classic, mid-20th-century aesthetic, with its bold typography, simple color scheme, and structured layout. It suggests a focus on high-quality content related to art and culture, likely catering to an educated or artistic audience. The inclusion of detailed publication information and the handwritten note adds a personal or archival touch, indicating that this might be a preserved or collected issue.

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This image shows the cover of an issue of "Emporium," an Italian monthly magazine focused on art and culture. The design features a minimalist layout, with the magazine's title "EMPORIUM" in bold, elongated black capital letters at the top of the page, framed on a beige background strip. Below the title is the subtitle "RIVISTA MENSILE D'ARTE E DI CULTURA" in smaller black letters.

Most of the cover consists of a solid red block that takes up the majority of the space. At the bottom, there's a beige section with publication details. It indicates that this is the February 1961 issue, Volume CXLII, Number 794, priced at L. 300, with administration and direction attributed to "Istituto Italiano d'Arti Grafiche, Bergamo." The overall style is clean and elegant, typical of mid-20th-century design.

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This image shows the cover of a magazine or journal. The cover design is simple and bold. At the top, in large black letters against a white background, is the title "EMPORIUM," which is likely the name of the publication. Below this title is a subtitle in smaller black font that reads "RIVISTA MENSILE D'ARTE E DI CULTURA," suggesting that this is a monthly art and culture magazine.

The bottom two-thirds of the cover shows a solid red block color. Just above this red section, in smaller print, is additional information that reads "ANNO LXVIII - VOLUME CXXXIII - N. 794," indicating the volume and number of the issue, which suggests this magazine has a long history. The date "FEBBRAIO 1961," which means February 1961, indicates the publication date.

At the bottom left corner, there is a line that reads "DIREZIONE E AMMINISTRAZIONE: ISTITUTO ITALIANO D'ARTI GRAFICHE - BERGAMO," specifying the direction, administration, and likely the publisher of the magazine, which appears to be the Italian Institute of Graphic Arts in Bergamo.

On the right-hand side of the bottom, the cover indicates the price, "PREZZO L. 300 - ABBONATI AL DEPOSITO," meaning that the magazine costs 300 Italian Lire and there is possibly a subscription deposit.

The image suggests that the book or magazine is fairly old, given the age-coloration of the paper and the style of the cover design, which is consistent with mid-20th-century graphic design aesthetics.

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The image shows the cover of a magazine titled "EMPORIUM," which is described as a "RIVISTA MENSILE D'ARTE E DI CULTURA" (a monthly magazine of art and culture). The cover has a minimalist design with a large red rectangular block in the center. The top section of the cover features the magazine's title in very large, bold black letters stretching across the width. Below the title, there is the subtitle in smaller black capital letters.

At the bottom of the cover, details including the issue number (Anno LXVII - Volume CXXXIII - N. 794), the date (FEBBRAIO 1961), the price (L. 300), and the publisher information (DIREZIONE E AMMINISTRAZIONE: ISTITUTO ITALIANO D’ARTI GRAFICHE - BERGAMO) are printed in black text on a white background. There is a small handwritten note on the red section that appears to read "see p. 95." The magazine cover is set against a neutral beige background, likely the page it is mounted on.

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The image shows a vintage magazine cover mounted in a scrapbook on a tan page. The dominant element is the large word “EMPORIUM” in tall black serif letters across the top. Below it is a thin white band with the subtitle “RIVISTA MENSILE D’ARTE E DI CULTURA.” The lower half is a solid dark red/burgundy rectangle. At the very bottom there is a small white strip with tiny black text, including “FEBBRAIO 1961” and other publication details in Italian. There’s a small pencil note scribbled on the white band near the red section. The overall look is mid-20th century and artistic.