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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1966-May 1973

ARCH.2003.36, Rendition: 805364

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This image appears to be a page from a newsletter or magazine, dated February 11, 1972, with the title "The Gazette." The page contains two articles and some illustrations.

  1. Left Article:

    • Title: "New Exhibits at the Fogg"
    • Content: This article discusses upcoming art exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum. It mentions a traveling exhibition featuring the works of Joan Miró, specifically a lithograph titled "Joan Miro: Homenatge a Joan Prats," which was curated by Professor Emeritus Jose Luis Sert. The exhibition included over 80 paintings in scrolls and albums from the late Ming period.
    • Illustrations: Two black-and-white illustrations are included, one of a Joan Miró artwork and the other depicting a Chinese ink landscape from the late Ming period.
  2. Right Article:

    • Title: "ARCHITECTURE: THE SHAPE OF THINGS"
    • Content: This article is titled "A Gropius exhibit" and is written by Jane Holtz Kay. It discusses an exhibition of photos and models by Walter Gropius, the founder of the Bauhaus, at the Fogg Art Museum. It also mentions the "The New Jerusalem Project" shaped by Paul Laffoley at the Institute of Contemporary Art. The article also covers topics such as the AIA convention in Houston, conservation issues, and awards for preservationists.
    • Illustrations: There is a small illustration at the top of this article, though it is not clearly legible in the image.

The page has a vintage appearance, with the articles and illustrations appearing faded and aged, consistent with the publication date of 1972.

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This image displays two newspaper clippings placed on an open scrapbook or notebook. The background of the notebook is a light beige color.

The left clipping, titled "New Exhibits at the Fogg," is from "The Gazette," dated February 11, 1972. It features an abstract black-and-white lithograph by Joan Miró, labeled as "no. 7-B." The text describes an upcoming exhibit of Miró's lithograph collection at the Fogg Art Museum through March 12. Below the Miró lithograph, there is a black-and-white drawing of a landscape, described as a late Ming period painting by Shao Mi, which is also part of the exhibit.

The right clipping, titled "ARCHITECTURE: THE SHAPE OF THINGS – A Gropius exhibit," discusses an exhibit featuring photos and models by Walter Gropius, who was associated with the Bauhaus. The exhibit includes models of structures, some made in the USA. The text also mentions other architectural events and projects, such as the "New Jerusalem Project" by Paul Laffoley and the 80th anniversary issue of Architectural Forum focusing on Buckminster Fuller.

Both clippings are neatly pasted on the notebook page, with the Miró lithograph and the landscape drawing prominently displayed. The overall theme of the clippings revolves around art and architecture exhibitions and events.

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This image displays an open scrapbook or binder, showing two articles from the Boston Globe newspaper, dated February 11, 1972, pasted onto a beige page.


Left Article: “New Exhibits at the Fogg”

This article, written by Jane Holtz Kay, announces new exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard.

  • It features two black-and-white reproductions of artworks:

    • The top image is Lithograph no. 7-B by Joan Miró, part of a traveling collection titled “Joan Miró: Hommage à Joan Prats.” The print is described as abstract and dynamic, with organic, biomorphic shapes and stylized figures.
    • The bottom image is an ink landscape by Shao Mi, a Chinese artist from the late Ming period (late 16th to early 17th century). This detailed, traditional Chinese scroll painting shows a mountainous river landscape with trees, buildings, and figures.
  • The text explains that the Miró collection, containing 50 lithographs, will be on view through March 12. The Shao Mi painting is part of an exhibition of over 80 works from the late Ming dynasty.


Right Article: “ARCHITECTURE: THE SHAPE OF THINGS — A Gropius exhibit”

Also by Jane Holtz Kay, this article discusses an architecture exhibition in Boston focused on Walter Gropius, the former director of the Bauhaus and founder of The Architects Collaborative (TAC).

  • The exhibit features photos and models of Gropius’s structures, including “Gropius’s ‘Total Theater,’” and will be on view through April 9. The article notes the exhibit’s importance, as it will later travel to Europe.
  • The article also covers other architectural topics:
    • A “New Jerusalem Project” model by Paul Laffoley.
    • An upcoming “Tall Hats and Tall Towers” event in Houston.
    • A presentation by Allen Morgan at the Boston Society of Architects about “Conservation: an Opportunity and Responsibility for Architects.”
    • A feature in The World of Buckminster Fuller, highlighting the “World’s Fair” pavilion concept based on the Book of the Apocalypse.
    • The Paul Mellon collection of English art at Yale University and its tax implications.
    • Awards granted by the National Endowment for the Humanities to preservationists Henry A. Millon and Richard M. Candee for their work on architectural history.

Overall Context

The page is part of a curated collection of clippings, likely assembled for personal, professional, or archival purposes. The articles reflect the cultural landscape of early 1970s Boston, highlighting events in both the visual arts (Miró, Shao Mi) and architecture (Gropius, Fuller, preservation efforts).

The overall layout is clean and focused, with the newspaper articles mounted neatly and clearly legible, suggesting an interest in contemporary art and architectural discourse.

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The image shows a scrapbook page with two pieces of paper attached to it. The paper on the left is a newspaper clipping from the Gazette, dated February 11, 1972. The headline reads "New Exhibits at the Fogg," and the article discusses new exhibits at the Fogg Art Museum, including works by Joan Miró and a collection of Chinese scrolls and albums from the late Ming period.

The paper on the right is also a newspaper clipping, but it is from a different source and is titled "Architecture: The Shape of Things." The article discusses various architectural topics, including a Gropius exhibition, tall towers and hat towers, razing sites and raising sights, and awards for architectural achievements.

The scrapbook page appears to be a collection of newspaper clippings related to art and architecture, with a focus on exhibits and architectural developments in the early 1970s.

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The image is of a page from a book or magazine that contains two articles. The first article is titled "New Exhibits at the Fogg," and it features a drawing of a Joan Miro painting. The second article is titled "Architecture: The Shape of Things," and it discusses a Gropius exhibition. The page is dated February 11, 1972, and it is from "The Gazette."

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The image depicts a two-page spread from a publication titled The Gazette, dated February 11, 1972. The left page is titled "New Exhibits at the Fogg", while the right page is titled "ARCHITECTURE: THE SHAPE OF THINGS" and features an article titled "A Gropius exhibi" by Jane Holtz Kay.

Left Page: New Exhibits at the Fogg

  • Header: "New Exhibits at the Fogg"
  • Content:
    • The page highlights an upcoming exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum, featuring works by the artist Joan Miró.
    • A black-and-white illustration of an abstract artwork by Miró is prominently displayed at the top left. The artwork includes bold, dynamic shapes and lines, characteristic of Miró's style.
    • Below the illustration, there is a caption that reads:

      "This lithograph, no. 7, is one of 30 by Joan Miró that will be at the Fogg through March 12. The collection 'Joan Miró: Hommage to Joan Prats' is a traveling one that has come to the Fogg through the interest of Professor Emeritus José Luis Sert (Architecture)."

    • Further down, there is a smaller photograph or illustration of a Chinese ink landscape painting, accompanied by a caption:

      "Over 80 paintings in scrolls and albums from the Ming period, a little-known period in Chinese art history, go on view at the Fogg today. Shao Mi drew the ink landscape above in 1638, close to the fall of the dynasty in 1644."

Right Page: ARCHITECTURE: THE SHAPE OF THINGS

  • Header: "ARCHITECTURE: THE SHAPE OF THINGS"
  • Article Title: "A Gropius exhibi" by Jane Holtz Kay
  • Content:
    • The article discusses an exhibition related to Walter Gropius, a prominent architect associated with the Bauhaus movement.
    • The text mentions the March of the Month for designers of a new Jerusalem, referencing Gropius's involvement in urban planning and architectural design.
    • It also touches on the planned 44-story office tower by Cabot, Cabot and Forbes, which was under consideration by the Boston City Council on Historic Building.
    • The article includes details about the HUD people and their stance on preservation efforts, as well as mentions of next doors, tall towers, and razing sites.
    • Additional topics covered include:
      • TALL HATS AND TALL TOWERS: A convention in Houston.
      • RAZING SITES AND RAISING SIGHTS: Architectural preservation efforts.
      • ENDOWMENTS: Awards for the National Humanities Center.
    • The page also includes a small note at the bottom: "NO NEWS IS NO NEWS. Fence and pit wat—", which appears to be truncated.

Overall Layout and Design

  • The publication has a clean, structured layout typical of academic or art museum newsletters.
  • The left page focuses on art exhibitions, featuring visual elements (artwork and photographs) alongside descriptive text.
  • The right page is text-heavy, focusing on architectural news and commentary, with a journalistic tone.
  • The pages are part of a bound document, likely an archive or collection of museum newsletters or gazettes.

This spread provides a glimpse into the cultural and architectural events of the early 1970s, highlighting both artistic and architectural developments.

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The image shows an open newspaper or magazine spread on a brown surface, possibly a table or a desk. On the left page, there's a headline "New Exhibits at the Fogg" followed by a lithograph captioned as "No. 20, 'Lion on a Moonlit Night,' one of 30 by Joan Miro that will be at the Fogg through March 12. The collection is done in 'Miro: Homage to Joan Prats,' is a traveling one that has come to the Fogg through the interest of Professor Emeritus Jose Luis Sert (Architecture)." The lithograph features abstract forms and symbols in black on a lightly textured background.

Below the abstract art, there's another smaller article or caption with a black and white image of a busy, detailed landscape scene with numerous figures and trees. The accompanying blurb mentions "over 30 Chinese art scrolls and albums from the late Ming period, a little-known period in painting history", claiming they are on view at the Fogg today. Specifically, it points out that "Ma Shouzhen painted this landscape above in 1638, close to the fall of the dynasty in 1644."

On the right side, a lengthy article appears with the headline "ARCHITECTURE: THE SHAPE OF THINGS A Gropius exhibit." The article discusses various topics related to architecture and design, judging by the visible section headings and mentions of figures such as Walter Gropius and the location of 160 State Street. Words like "preservationist" and "architectural exhibition" suggest the focus on architectural heritage and exhibition.

The articles are mounted on a brown board or album page, and the top of this page is visible with a section that denotes the date as "February 11, 1972" and the publication as "The Gazette." The photograph exudes a sense of historical documentation, preserving a snapshot of cultural events and exhibitions from that period.

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This is a scanned image of a scrapbook or other archival material. It contains two articles that appear to have been clipped from a newspaper.

  • The left article, titled "New Exhibits at the Fogg," is dated February 11, 1972, from The Gazette. It includes two black-and-white images beneath the title. The first image is an abstract lithograph by Joan Miró, titled "Joan Miró: Homage to Joan Fish," part of a traveling collection coming to the Fogg Museum. The second image shows a traditional Chinese ink landscape painting from the late Ming period by artist Shou Mi, depicting an intricate naturalistic scene with trees and rocks.

  • The right article is titled, "Architecture: The Shape of Things - A Gropius Exhibit," authored by Jane Holtz Kay. It discusses an architectural exhibition related to Walter Gropius and his impact as an influential architect. It mentions his contributions to modern architecture and ideas about urban housing, as well as collaborations with other architects. The article contains further references to architectural innovation and preservation.

The scrapbook layout features the articles adhered against what appears to be a beige or grey textured paper.

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A vintage scrapbook page with two clipped newspaper articles taped to a plain brown background.

  • Left clip: Titled "New Exhibits at the Fogg," it shows two black-and-white images (one abstract drawing with shapes, the other a landscape/abstract scene). The caption appears to reference a Joan Miró show at the Fogg Art Museum and is dated February 11, 1972 (The Gazette).
  • Right clip: A vertical article headlined "A Gropius exhibit" (Architecture: The Shape of Things) by Jane Holtz Kay, discussing architecture and a Gropius/modernist exhibit.

Overall, the page has a mid-century newspaper/magazine look with serif fonts and clipped archival content pasted onto a plain background.

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The image shows an open scrapbook or album page with two newspaper clippings pasted on it. The clipping on the left is titled "New Exhibits at the Fogg" and includes two black-and-white images of artworks. The first artwork is an abstract piece by Joan Miro, and the second is an ink landscape painting by Shao Mi from the late Ming period. The text below explains that the Joan Miro exhibit will be at the Fogg Museum through March 12 and mentions the historical significance of the Chinese ink paintings.

The clipping on the right is a longer article titled "ARCHITECTURE: THE SHAPE OF THINGS A Gropius Exhibit" by Jane Holtz Kay, dated February 11, 1972, from The Gazette. The article discusses architectural exhibits and topics, including references to Walter Gropius, the Bauhaus, and various architectural events and recognitions. It mentions several projects, exhibits, and awards related to architecture.

Both clippings are neatly affixed to the page of the album with a muted brown background. The overall impression is that this page documents art and architecture exhibitions and news from the early 1970s.