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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1966-May 1973

ARCH.2003.36, Rendition: 805380

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The image appears to show a page from a book or album containing newspaper clippings. The clippings are from two different newspapers:

  1. Top Clipping (March 2, 1972):

    • The title of the article reads: "Art: The Ming Dynasty, David Smith And Joan Miro" by Sheila A. Laffey.
    • The article discusses the art exhibits at the Fogg Museum at Harvard, featuring works by David Smith and Joan Miró. It talks about the artistic styles and themes of the works, as well as the experience of viewing art in an exhibition setting.
  2. Bottom Clipping (April 12, 1972):

    • This clipping is from "Theater / Arts" section of "The Boston Globe."
    • The headline reads: "Contemporary artist tackles perception: Irwin’s 'environments' trap viewer" by C.R. Wasserman, Globe Correspondent.
    • The article discusses Robert Irwin's environmental art installations and how they challenge the viewer's perception and understanding of space and art.

The clippings are pasted onto a single page within the book, which has a brown, aged look, suggesting it might be a scrapbook or a collection of historical articles. The text is clear and legible, and the layout is typical of newspaper articles from the mid-20th century.

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This image shows a page from a scrapbook or collection of clippings, featuring three newspaper articles related to art and theater from the early 1970s. The pages are pasted onto a brown background, likely a scrapbook page.

  1. The top left article is titled "Art: The Ming Dynasty, David Smith And Joan Miro" and is dated March 2, 1972. It is written by Sheila A. Laffey and discusses an art exhibition featuring works by David Smith, Joan Miro, and Chinese paintings from the Late Ming period at the Fogg Museum at Harvard.

  2. The top right article is from "The Boston Globe" dated Wednesday, April 12, 1972, and is titled "Theater / Arts." The headline reads "Contemporary artist tackles perception: Irwin's 'environments' trap viewer." It is written by C. R. Wasserman and discusses Robert Irwin's art environments that challenge the viewer's perception.

  3. The bottom right article is a continuation of the Irwin piece and delves deeper into his work and the impact of his environments on the viewer's experience. It discusses how Irwin's environments make the viewer develop new ways of coping with unconventional experiences and how his work with children unable to read due to dyslexia has influenced his art.

The articles are neatly arranged and appear to be part of a curated collection, possibly for personal or research purposes.

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This image displays an open scrapbook or artist's portfolio with two newspaper clippings glued onto its pages. The scrapbook paper is aged and light brown, suggesting it is from the early 1970s, which is corroborated by the dates on the clippings.

The left page features a clipping from the "FANFARE" section dated March 2, 1972, titled:

Art: The Ming Dynasty, David Smith And Joan Miro

It is written by Sheila A. Laffey and reviews an exhibition at the Fogg Museum. The article discusses the works of David Smith and Joan Miró, particularly mentioning Miró’s lithographs in memory of his late friend Joan Prats, and Smith’s monumental sculptures. It notes the emotional impact and “cumulative” nature of experiencing the exhibits.


The right page contains a larger clipping from The Boston Globe, dated Wednesday, April 12, 1972, page 29, under the THEATER / ARTS section. The headline reads:

Contemporary artist tackles perception
Irwin’s ‘environments’ trap viewer

By C.R. Wasserman, Globe Correspondent.

This article reviews sculptor Robert Irwin's immersive “environments” exhibitions, including one at the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) and another at the Fogg Museum (through April 16). The piece describes Irwin’s minimalist, perception-based installations — such as rooms with white lines, eye-level wooden bars, and temporary, experiential structures — emphasizing how they challenge the viewer’s sensory engagement and reframe the act of seeing. It also notes Irwin’s background as a former painter-turned-visual scientist and his collaborations with children and local schools.

A smaller excerpted paragraph in the bottom right corner adds context on Irwin’s concerns with perception and how he tested his work with non-verbal audiences, including children and “dyslexic” individuals, to determine how art is processed independently of language or social conditioning.


Overall, this scrapbook page documents critical responses to major contemporary art exhibitions from early 1972, particularly focusing on experiential and perceptual art by Robert Irwin, as well as retrospectives of David Smith and Joan Miró. The careful preservation of these articles suggests the owner — likely an artist, curator, critic, or art enthusiast — valued these reviews and the artists’ contributions to conceptual and environmental art practices.

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The image shows a page from an old newspaper, specifically from the "Theater/Arts" section, dated April 12, 1972. The main article is titled "Irwin's 'environments' trap viewer," written by C. H. Wasserman of the Globe. The article discusses the work of an artist named Irwin, who creates immersive environments that challenge the viewer's perceptions. The article mentions that Irwin's work is on view at the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) and the Fogg Art Museum. The page also includes a smaller article about the Ming Dynasty art exhibition featuring David Smith and Joan Miro, which is on display at the Fogg Art Museum until April 12. The newspaper page is folded, and the edges are slightly worn, indicating its age.

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The image shows an open book with several pages containing text and newspaper clippings. The book is brown and appears to be made of cardboard. The text on the pages discusses various art exhibitions and artists, including the Ming Dynasty, David Smith, Joan Miro, and Irwin. The newspaper clippings contain articles about contemporary artists, art exhibitions, and the challenges of creating art that engages viewers. The book is placed on a white surface, and the pages are slightly curled.

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The image shows an open book or magazine with two visible pages. The left page is dated March 2, 1972, and is titled "Art: The Ming Dynasty, David Smith And Joan Miro" by Sheila A. Laffey. The content discusses an art exhibition featuring works by David Smith and Joan Miró, with a focus on their artistic styles, themes, and the immersive experience they create for viewers. The text describes Smith's sculptures and Miró's lithographs, highlighting their unique qualities and the emotional and conceptual impact of their art.

The right page is dated Wednesday, April 12, 1972, and is titled "THEATER / ARTS". The headline reads "Contemporary artist tackles perception", followed by a subheading: "Irwin’s ‘environments’ trap viewer". This article, written by C. H. Wasserman for The Boston Globe, discusses the work of artist Robert Irwin, focusing on his "environments" installations. The text explores Irwin's approach to art, which challenges traditional notions of perception and invites viewers to engage with space and light in new ways. The article also touches on Irwin's collaboration with the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and his innovative use of light and space to create immersive experiences.

The layout includes a mix of text and a small, cropped image or graphic in the bottom-right corner of the right page, which appears to be part of the article but is not fully visible. The overall design suggests a publication focused on art, theater, and cultural commentary, with detailed critiques and descriptions of contemporary artists and their works.

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The image presents a page from a scrapbook or photo album, featuring a newspaper clipping with the headline "Art: The Ming Dynasty, David Smith And Joan Miro" and a smaller clipping titled "THEATER / ARTS." The page is open to a two-page spread, with the left page displaying the larger clipping and the right page showing the smaller one. The newspaper clippings are affixed to the pages using tape.

Newspaper Clipping Details:

  • Title: "Art: The Ming Dynasty, David Smith And Joan Miro"
  • Date: March 2, 1972
  • Author: Sheila A. Laffey
  • Content: The article discusses the art of the Ming Dynasty, comparing it to the works of David Smith and Joan Miro.

Smaller Clipping Details:

  • Title: "THEATER / ARTS"
  • Date: Wednesday, April 12, 1972
  • Author: C.H. Wasserman
  • Content: The article reviews a contemporary artist's perception of Irwin's 'environments' trap viewer.

Page Layout:

  • Left Page: The larger clipping is centered on the page, with the headline and date visible at the top.
  • Right Page: The smaller clipping is placed below the fold, with the headline and date visible at the top.

Background:

  • Color: The background of the page is a light brown color, resembling aged paper.
  • Texture: The paper has a rough texture, giving it a vintage appearance.

Overall:

  • Theme: The page appears to be a collection of newspaper clippings related to art and theater.
  • Style: The layout and design of the page suggest a scrapbook or photo album created by an individual with an interest in these topics.

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The image depicts a scrapbook page featuring two newspaper clippings. The top clipping, dated March 2, 1972, is titled "Art: The Ming Dynasty, David Smith And Joan Miro" and discusses an art exhibit at the Fogg Museum in Harvard. The bottom clipping, dated April 12, 1972, is titled "THEATER / ARTS Contemporary artist tackles perception Irwin's 'environments' trap viewer" and reviews a contemporary art exhibit by Robert Irwin at the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA). The scrapbook page has a brown background with a darker brown border around the edges.

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The image is a photograph of a scrapbook page featuring newspaper clippings related to art.

The scrapbook is open to a page with a brown cover, and the clippings are arranged on top of it. The clippings appear to be from different newspapers, with varying fonts and layouts.

The top-left clipping is titled "Art: The Ming Dynasty, David Smith And Joan Miro" and is dated March 2, 1972. It discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, featuring works by David Smith and Joan Miro.

The bottom-right clipping is titled "THEATER / ARTS" and is dated Wednesday, April 12, 1972. It features an article about Robert Irwin's "environments" exhibit, which challenges the viewer's perception of space.

The background of the image is a plain gray color, suggesting that it may be a product photo or a scan of the scrapbook page. Overall, the image appears to be a collection of art-related news articles from the early 1970s, preserved in a scrapbook for future reference or nostalgia.

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The image presents a collection of newspaper clippings from 1972, featuring articles about art exhibitions. The clippings are arranged on a brown paper background, resembling an open book.

Newspaper Clippings:

  • March 2, 1972: "Art: The Ming Dynasty, David Smith And Joan Miro" by Sheila A. Laffey
    • Discusses the works of David Smith and Joan Miro at the Fogg Museum at Harvard.
  • April 12, 1972: "THEATER / ARTS" - "Contemporary artist tackles perception Irwin's 'environments' trap viewer" by C.R. Wasserman
    • Explores Robert Irwin's environments at the Fogg Museum.

Visual Description:

  • The clippings are cut out from newspapers and placed on a brown paper background.
  • The background resembles an open book, with the clippings arranged to resemble pages.
  • The overall appearance suggests a scrapbook or archive of art-related articles from 1972.