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This image captures a vintage newspaper clipping pasted onto a larger page, likely from a scrapbook or archive. The clipping is from the Sunday Republican in Springfield, Massachusetts, dated January 27, 1953.
The article, titled "Somebody Should Have 'Edited' Motherwell's Art," is a harsh review by Wayne C. Smith of an exhibition of abstract works by the artist Robert Motherwell at the Smith College Museum of Art. The tone of the piece is highly critical, dismissive, and sardonic. The author describes the abstract paintings as "trash" and "collages of garbage," comparing the exhibition to "The Emperor's New Clothes" and arguing that the art lacks real substance, technical skill, or aesthetic value.
The clipping is divided into two columns:
Between the two sections of the article, there is a small inset titled "New Art Books," which briefly mentions new library acquisitions of books on Dutch painting and art history, providing a stark contrast to the scathing critique of Motherwell's modernism. The overall document provides a fascinating historical snapshot of the intense cultural pushback that mid-century abstract expressionist artists often faced from conservative critics and the general public.
This image displays an open, aged newspaper clipping or magazine page, presented as if laid flat within a book or binder. The paper is yellowed, suggesting it is a historical document from the mid-20th century.
The page is dominated by text, formatted into multiple columns. The main headline, in large, bold type, reads: “Somebody Should Have ‘Edited’ Motherwell’s Art”. The article is authored by Wayne C. Smith and is categorized under “From the Galleries”.
The central article is a scathing art review of painter Robert Motherwell, criticizing his Abstract Impressionist works. Smith denounces the exhibition at the Smith College Museum of Art as a collection of “trash,” lamenting “Poor English Usage, Undisciplined, Ergo a Savory Collection of Trash.” He accuses Motherwell’s art of lacking substance, with “meanings...where nothing of any significance was intended,” and critiques its “dripping brush of black paint” and “large canvas painted entirely in black.”
The article is densely packed with opinionated prose, attacking both the artist and the institutions that support him, including the Cleveland Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art. Smith also criticizes the “New Art Books” section on the right, calling the accompanying texts “unilluminating” and dismissive of the art’s “profound significance.”
A smaller, boxed section titled “Esoteric Formulae” on the right column continues the critique, mocking the “newspaper people” and their inability to appreciate “the profundities of the recipes” in Motherwell’s work.
Red handwritten lines and a checkmark are visible at the bottom of one column, likely added later by a reader to highlight or mark a point of interest.
In the upper left corner, a stamp from the “New England Newspaper Agency, Inc.” identifies the source as the Springfield, Mass., Sunday Republican, Jan. 27, 1963, with cataloging details (Circ. 111,659, Jan 27, 1963, P654).
Overall, the image captures a moment of intense cultural debate, showcasing a passionate, negative review of avant-garde art from a conservative perspective. The physical state of the paper and the handwritten annotation add to its historical and personal character.
The image appears to be a photograph of a page from a printed document, likely a newspaper or magazine, that contains an article. The page is yellowed, suggesting it is from an older publication. The article is titled "From the Galleries" and discusses an exhibition of Robert Motherwell's artwork at the Smith College Museum of Art. The text criticizes the exhibited abstract impressionist works, comparing them unfavorably to "poor English usage" and describing them as "undisciplined" and "a savory collection of trash." The author, Wayne C. Smith, expresses disgust at the exhibition and the honor it is receiving. The article includes references to other art books and discussions about the intellectual and artistic standards of the time. The page also includes some marginalia, with annotations and underlines in red ink, possibly indicating areas of particular interest or concern. The overall tone of the article is highly critical and dismissive of the exhibited artwork.
This image shows a page from a scrapbook containing newspaper clippings. The main clipping is from the "Sunday Republican" of Springfield, Massachusetts, dated January 27, 1963. The article is titled "Somebody Should Have 'Edited' Motherwell's Art" and is written by Wayne C. Smith. The article discusses an exhibition of paintings, collages, and prints by Robert Motherwell at the Smith College Museum of Art.
The article criticizes the abstract impressionist work, comparing it to "poor English usage" and describing it as an "undisciplined, ergo a savory collection of trash." It also mentions that the exhibition is being given great honors at the museum and includes pieces from other art museums.
Another smaller clipping on the page is titled "Esoteric Formulae" and discusses the appreciation of abstract art and the role of critics in the art world. It mentions the freedom of artists to paint whatever they want and the need for a stricter degree of criticism.
The page is from a scrapbook with a dark cover, and the paper of the clippings is yellowed, indicating the age of the document.
An open book with a black cover and a white page is placed on a surface. The page has text written on it. The text on the left side is written in a red color, and the text on the right side is written in a black color. The page has a few lines of text. The text on the right side is written in a smaller font.
The image shows a page from a newspaper or magazine, featuring an article titled "Somebody Should Have Edited Motherwell's Art." The article criticizes the work of Robert Motherwell, an Abstract Impressionist artist, for its poor English usage, undisciplined style, and inclusion of what the author considers a "savory collection of trash." The article suggests that someone should have edited Motherwell's art to improve its quality. The page also includes other articles and advertisements, with a black border on the left side and a black and white border on the right side.
The image shows an open book, likely a newspaper or magazine, with visible text on two facing pages. The left page is titled "Somebody Should Have 'Edited' Motherwell's Art" and is subtitled "Abstract Impressionist's Work at Smith, Like Poor English Usage, Undisciplined, Ergo a Savory Collection of Trash" by Wayne C. Smith. The article discusses an exhibition of Robert Motherwell's artwork at Smith College, critiquing his style as undisciplined and comparing it to poor English usage. The text is dense and appears to be an opinion piece or review, with a critical tone.
The right page features two columns of text. The left column is titled "Ezoterie Formulan" and discusses a newspaper or publication that presents itself as an artistic form, referencing themes of art, commerce, and the role of artists in society. The right column is titled "New Art Books" and appears to be a review or commentary on new art-related publications, mentioning artists such as Karl Knaths, Hans Hofmann, Piet Mondrian, and Alberto Giacometti, among others. The text is formatted in a typical newspaper style, with dense paragraphs and a mix of critical and descriptive commentary.
The book itself has aged pages with a yellowish tint, indicating it is an older publication. The spine is visible on the left side, showing the book's binding. The overall layout and typography suggest it is from the mid-20th century, consistent with the date mentioned at the top of the left page: Sunday Republican, Springfield, Mass., Jan. 27, 1969. The content reflects a period of active art criticism and discussion, particularly focusing on abstract expressionism and contemporary art movements.
This image depicts a scrapbook page with newspaper clippings pasted onto it. The clippings come from the "Sunday Republican," dated January 7, 1962, and feature articles centered around art commentary and book reviews. The main article has the title, "Somebody Should Have 'Edited' Motherwell's Art," and criticizes abstract impressionist artist Robert Motherwell's work displayed at Smith College Museum of Art. Smaller subheadings include "New Art Books," which discuss recent art-related publications, and another column, partially visible, presumably sharing analysis on art and aesthetics. The surrounding scrapbook page is beige, with aging visible in the paper. The layout suggests a curated archival style or personal collection preserving historical articles on art.
The image shows an old scrapbook or album page with newspaper clippings glued onto it. The overall color of the page is a brownish tan, typical of aged paper. The clippings contain text and are from a section titled "From the Galleries." The main headline of the larger clipping reads "Somebody Should Have 'Edited' Motherwell’s Art." This suggests that the article is a critique or an opinion piece about the work of the artist Robert Motherwell.
The date "JAN 27 1963" can be seen at the bottom of the first column on the left, indicating when this piece was published. The newspaper is from "The Sunday Republican - Springfield, Mass.," as indicated in the fine print at the top of the page which is only partially visible.
Other visible text suggests discussion about abstract impressionism and criticism of Motherwell's work, citing poor English usage and describing the collection on display as "undisciplined, ergo a savory collection of trash."
Besides the large clipping, there's a smaller piece titled "New Art Books" which seems to discuss recent publications in the art world, though only a section of this article is shown.
The clippings are neatly trimmed and pasted in an organized manner, and there's a noticeable empty space on the right-hand side of the page where additional clippings or items might once have been intended to be placed or have been removed. The edges of the paper appear slightly worn, emphasizing the scrapbook's age.
The image shows a page from a scrapbook or an album with three newspaper clippings attached to it. The largest clipping, positioned on the left side, is an article titled "Somebody Should Have 'Edited' Motherwell's Art" written by Wayne C. Smith. The article critiques an exhibition of paintings, collages, and prints by Robert Motherwell at the Smith College Museum of Art. The text discusses abstract expressionism, the quality of the exhibition, and opinions about art and criticism.
Above this article is a small clipped section titled "New Art Books," which mentions some recently acquired art books by the City Library, including titles by Karl Zerbe, Hans Konigsberger, and others.
On the right side of the page, there is a smaller clipping titled "Esoteric Formulae," which comments on the newspaper's misunderstanding of a specific art prize awarded at the Art Institute of Chicago. It discusses the appreciation (or lack thereof) of the deeper meaning in modern art strokes and criticisms from people less knowledgeable about art.
At the top left corner of the page is a small label from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., with details indicating the source of the clipping as the "Sunday Republican, Springfield, Mass." and the date "Jan 27 1963."