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This image shows an open scrapbook or press clipping album, displaying two newspaper clippings from 1968, mounted on aged, beige paper pages. The clippings are related to East Asian art exhibitions, particularly one at Colby College.

Main Article (Larger Clipping):

• Headline: “Maine And The Arts .... East Asian Art Show Is Rich And Eye-Filling”
• Byline: John R. Thornton
• Date: Wednesday, May 8, 1968 (from the Portland Evening Express — as indicated on a small label at top left)
• Content: The article reviews a major East Asian art exhibition at the Colby Art Museum. It mentions:
  • The exhibit was part of a new East Asian Studies program.
  • It features Chinese and Japanese art including paintings, sculptures, bronzes, ceramics, and jade.
  • Highlights include a hanging silk scroll titled “A Herd Boy Under Willow Trees,” a silk brocade with an ink drawing called “Festival at Shrine,” and a painting “Two Boys Playing.”
  • The article notes the fragility of the objects and the importance of proper handling.
  • It references the historical periods represented (Shang, Zhou, Han, Tang, Ming, and Qing dynasties) and mentions participation from institutions like the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and Indiana University.

Smaller Clipping (Left Side):

• Source: From the National Observer (May 13, 1968), identified by a label from “American Press Clipping Bureau, Inc.”
• Section Title: “In the Museums”
• Content: Lists several art exhibitions occurring in May–June 1968 in U.S. museums, including:
  • The “Korean Potter” at Asia House Gallery, New York City.
  • “Dada, Surrealism, and Their Heritage” at the Museum of Modern Art.
  • “Depas Monotypes” at the Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge.
  • “Eight Masters of American Watercolor” at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
  • “Isamu Noguchi” at the Whitney Museum.

Visual Elements:

• The main article features three black-and-white reproductions of East Asian artworks:
  • Left: A landscape painting with mountains and trees.
  • Center: A figure painting — “A Herd Boy Under Willow Trees.”
  • Right: Two figures in a boat, followed by a scene of “Two Boys Playing.”
• All clipping pages show signs of aging — yellowed paper, creases, and slightly frayed edges.
• Both clippings are secured to the album page with tape or glue.

Overall Impression:

This scrapbook page documents contemporary press coverage of East Asian art exhibitions in the U.S. during the late 1960s, focusing on an important show at Colby College in Maine. It reflects cultural and academic interest in Asian art at the time and serves as a historical record of museum programming and art journalism.

This image appears to be a page from a newspaper, specifically from the Portland Evening Express dated May 8, 1968. The article discusses an exhibit of East Asian art at the Colby Art Museum, titled "The Arts of China and Japan." The article provides details about the exhibit, mentioning various artworks, contributions from different institutions, and the educational context of the exhibition.

The article is accompanied by a photograph of a traditional East Asian painting, which seems to depict a scene with figures and possibly some landscape elements. The page also includes additional clippings from other sources, such as information about art exhibitions at other museums and galleries, indicating a focus on art and culture.

The newspaper page has some markings and labels, suggesting it may have been saved and possibly annotated for personal or research purposes.

This image shows a newspaper clipping from the "New England Evening Express," dated Wednesday, May 8, 1968. The clipping is about an East Asian art show titled "The Arts of China and Japan at Colby," which was being exhibited at the Colby Art Museum. The article, written by John R. Thornton, discusses the richness and eye-filling nature of the exhibit, which includes paintings, drawings, bronzes, ceramics, jades, and other art objects of Asian origin.

The exhibit is part of an extensive East Asian Studies program recently initiated at Colby College and is being shown in the forward gallery of the college museum. The article mentions that the exhibit was specially assembled to present to students original art objects of superior quality from China and Japan. It also notes that some of the objects are quite ancient, with bronzes dating from 1523 B.C. to 220 A.D. and ceramics from the Six Dynasties and Tang Dynasty, dating from A.D. 220-970.

The newspaper clipping includes a photograph of some of the artworks displayed in the exhibit. The photograph shows various scenes, including a herd boy under willow trees, a festival at a shrine, and two boys playing. The article also mentions the fragility of the works and the difficulty of loaning them out, as they are considered very valuable.

Additionally, there are other clippings attached to the page, including one from "The National Observer" dated May 13, 1968, which discusses various art exhibits in museums, such as "The Art of the Korean Potter" at the Asia House Gallery in New York City and "Degas Monotypes" at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The image is a photograph of a scrapbook page. The page is filled with various newspaper clippings and photographs, all of which appear to be related to an exhibition of East Asian art. The clippings are from different newspapers and magazines, with some of them dated from the 1960s. The photographs show artworks, including paintings and sculptures, as well as people viewing the exhibition. The text in the clippings discusses the exhibition, its significance, and the impact it had on the art world. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the cultural and artistic landscape of the time.

A scrapbook containing newspaper clippings and photographs related to an exhibition of East Asian art at the Colby Art Museum. The clippings include articles about the exhibition, its significance, and the challenges of mounting such an exhibit. The photographs depict various artworks, including paintings, sculptures, and ceramics, from China, Japan, and Korea. The scrapbook also includes a label indicating that it was created by the Fogg Art Museum's Press Clipping Bureau.

The image shows an open book or magazine featuring an article titled "Maine And The Arts... East Asian Art Show Is Rich And Eye-Filling" by John R. Thornton. The article appears to be a review or commentary on an East Asian art exhibition, likely held at Colby College in Maine. The layout includes a mix of text and illustrations:

Text Content:

• The article discusses an exhibition titled "The Arts of China and Japan at Colby", which includes paintings, drawings, bronzes, ceramics, jade, sculpture, and other art objects from Asian cultures.
• It mentions specific artworks, such as "A Herd Boy Under Willow Tree," "Three Colors on Silk," and "Two Boys Playing," which are described as part of the exhibit.
• The article highlights the fragility of some of the works and emphasizes the importance of careful appreciation and study.
• It references the exhibit's origins, noting that it was assembled from various collections, including the Shanghai Museum, and was curated by leading universities and art institutions such as Indiana University, Worcester Art Museum, and Smith College Museum of Art.
• The article also touches on the educational value of the exhibit, noting that it was part of an East Asian Studies program at Colby College and aimed to expose students and the public to Asian art.

Illustrations:

• The left page includes a detailed illustration of a traditional East Asian landscape, possibly a painting or woodblock print, featuring trees, mountains, and a serene natural setting.
• The right page contains several illustrations:
  • Top Right: A figure in traditional East Asian attire, possibly a dancer or performer, depicted in a dynamic pose.
  • Bottom Right: A stylized illustration of a figure lying down, possibly representing a rest or meditation pose, with a simple, abstract design.
  • Middle Right: A small illustration of a boat with two figures, possibly depicting a scene from a narrative or a traditional motif.

Additional Details:

• The top left corner of the left page includes a header from the Portland Press Herald, dated May 8, 1968, indicating that this article was published in a newspaper.
• The article is part of a larger section titled "In the Museums", suggesting it is part of a regular column or feature in the newspaper.
• The layout is typical of mid-20th-century print media, with dense text and accompanying illustrations to enhance the narrative.

Overall Impression:

The image captures a historical moment in art criticism, showcasing the appreciation and study of East Asian art in the United States during the 1960s. The combination of detailed illustrations and thoughtful commentary reflects the era's growing interest in global art and cultural exchange.

This image displays an article from what appears to be a newspaper or a magazine, possibly from May 8, 1968, as indicated by a date stamp on the top left corner. The main headline of the article reads "East Asian Art Show Is Rich And Eye-Filling," with a subtitle that mentions "Maine And The Arts." The article is written by someone with the initials J.R.T, likely a columnist or reporter.

The page is yellowed and shows signs of wear, suggesting that it is of considerable age. The content of the article discusses an art presentation featuring the arts of China and Japan. Specific artworks or themes from the show are likely highlighted within the text, though they're not fully legible in this image. The visible portions of the text make references to particular art forms and historical elements of East Asian artistic traditions.

The background of the article includes faded images which seem to be reproductions of traditional East Asian artworks, possibly those that were on display at the art show. These artworks include figure-based and landscape scenes, characterized by techniques and styles typical of historic East Asian ink and brush paintings. The text below the images may offer additional insight into the significance or the story behind these artworks, which are consistent with the overall theme of East Asian art referenced in the main headline.

This image depicts a scrapbook page with newspaper clippings related to East Asian art. It contains articles and printed illustrations featuring Asian artworks, such as traditional Chinese and Japanese paintings. The clippings describe art exhibits, with references to the Colby Art Museum and detailed descriptions of the showcased works, including silk brocade, bamboo art, and drawings. Titles such as "East Asian Art Show Is Rich and Eye-Filling" are prominent. There's a press clipping dated May 8 and May 13, 1968, and mentions of institutions like Indiana University. The page is laid out neatly with the text and images pasted into a scrapbook or display book.

This is a vintage scrapbook page made from cut-out newspaper clippings about an East Asian art show. The top portion features a long strip of artwork images—likely Chinese and Japanese scenes with landscapes and people in traditional dress. The centerpiece is a bold article titled “East Asian Art Show Is Rich And Eye-Filling,” with a byline (John R. Thornton). Surrounding clippings describe the exhibit at Colby College (Maine), noting that the show includes paintings, drawings, bronzes, ceramics, jade, lacquer, sculpture, and other objects. The page is aging, with yellowed paper and creases, giving it a nostalgic archival look.

The image shows a scrapbook page with several newspaper clippings related to East Asian art exhibitions and museum programs. At the top, there is a black-and-white photograph of an East Asian scroll artwork featuring people, landscapes, and animals, possibly from China or Japan. The photograph is dark and appears aged.

Below the photograph is an article titled "East Asian Art Show Is Rich And Eye-Filling" by John R. Thornton. The article discusses an exhibit called "The Arts of China and Japan" being shown at Colby College's art gallery. It mentions the new program at Colby relating to East Asian studies and highlights the types of objects on display, including paintings, bronzes, ceramics, and drawings from different Chinese dynasties.

There are additional smaller clippings on the left side of the page, including one titled "In the Museums," which lists various art exhibits in New York City and Cambridge, Massachusetts, mentioning Korean pottery, American watercolor, and a retrospective for Japanese-American sculptor Isamu Noguchi.

Handwritten notes and stamps marking dates such as May 8, 1968, and May 13, 1968, are visible on the page. The overall tone of the clippings focuses on Asian art exhibitions and educational programs in American institutions during the late 1960s.