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The image shows an open book or folder containing several clippings of printed material. The pages appear aged, with a yellowish tint, suggesting they are from an older publication. The contents of the clippings include articles and notices about the arts, specifically focusing on exhibitions and museum events.
On the left-hand page, there is a clipping with a handwritten note at the top that reads "KEN BAKER, PHOENIX, 9/18/79." The article discusses museum exhibitions in Boston, mentioning the Fogg Art Museum and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts (MFA). It highlights exhibitions of various artworks, such as Chinese ceramics and jades, and pieces by artists like Chardin and George Bellows. The text is highlighted and underlined in several places, indicating areas of particular interest.
On the right-hand page, there is an article titled "On the arts scene: Jade at Fogg," published in the "Cambridge Chronicle" on Thursday, September 27, 1979. This article discusses an exhibition of Chinese ceramics and jade from the Dane Collection at the Fogg Art Museum. The article provides details about the exhibition, including the number of objects on display and the historical context of Chinese jade art.
Below the main article, there is a smaller clipping from the "Boston Globe" dated October 1, 1979, titled "MARQUEE." This notice mentions changes in museum staff, specifically regarding Stuart Cary Welch and his roles at the Fogg Art Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The overall appearance of the book or folder suggests it is part of a collection of articles or clippings related to art and museums, possibly compiled for research or personal interest.
This image displays an open scrapbook or notebook with pages containing various newspaper clippings and handwritten notes related to art exhibitions and cultural events. The page on the left has multiple clippings:
The page on the right contains a clipping from the Cambridge Chronicle dated Thursday, September 27, 1979, with the headline "On the arts scene: Jade at Fogg." The article discusses an exhibition of Chinese ceramics and jade at the Fogg Art Museum, focusing on the Dane Collection. It provides details about the history and significance of the jade collection, mentioning the Ch'ing dynasty and the artistic and cultural importance of jade in Chinese history. The article also includes a note at the bottom directing readers to see more on page 6A.
This image displays an open scrapbook or binder containing newspaper clippings, likely from the late 1970s, focused on the arts scene in Boston and Cambridge.
The left page features a clipping with a handwritten note at the top: “KEN BAKER, PHOENIX 9/18/79.” Below this, a column of text discusses the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) in Boston, mentioning its collections, exhibitions, and upcoming events. There’s a highlighted box noting the “Fogg Art Museum, at 32 Quincy Street, Cambridge,” which is slated to hold a “compact retrospective of the work of American sculptor David Smith” and an “overview of the art of Honore Daumier.” Further down, there’s a “MARQUEE” section mentioning Stuart Cary Welch’s new role as curator at the Fogg Art Museum.
The right page features a prominent article from the Cambridge Chronicle, dated Thursday, September 27, 1979, under the headline “On the arts scene” with the featured article titled “Jade at Fogg.” This article reviews an exhibition of “Chinese Ceramics and Jade from the Dane Collection” at the Fogg Art Museum, opening October 4. It details the historical significance of jade, particularly from the Qing dynasty (1644–1912), and notes that the collection was donated by Ernest B. and Helen Pratt Dane and curated by Robert Mowry. The article describes the aesthetic qualities of the jade pieces and their cultural importance to Chinese civilization, quoting Sinologist J. Gunnar Andersson.
Additionally, the left-hand page has printed labels “A” through “H” along the left margin, suggesting it is part of an organized collection or cataloging system. At the top left corner of that page, there’s a printed label “April 200,” which may be a filing or accession number.
Overall, the image captures a moment of cultural documentation, preserving press coverage of art exhibitions at major institutions like the MFA and the Fogg Art Museum in the late 1970s.
📷 Image note: The photograph is taken from a slightly elevated angle, showing the pages laid flat against a neutral background, with a black binder or frame visible behind the left page.
The image depicts a page from a newspaper or magazine featuring an article titled "Jade at Fogg" on the right side, with a photograph and text detailing an exhibition of Chinese ceramics and jade at the Fogg Art Museum. The article is dated Thursday, September 27, 1979.
The left side of the page contains various clippings and notes, suggesting that this page has been used for reference or research purposes. The clippings include:
The page is organized with a ruler on the left side, indicating measurements from A to H, which could be used for referencing specific sections or clippings. The overall layout suggests a methodical approach to organizing information, likely for academic or research purposes.
The image shows an open book with a newspaper clipping pasted on one of its pages. The clipping is from the Cambridge Chronicle, dated Thursday, September 27, 1979. The article is titled "On the arts scene: Jade at Fogg." The article discusses an exhibition of Chinese ceramics and jade at the Fogg Art Museum, which was open on the seventh centennial of its founding. The exhibition featured a collection donated by Ernest B. and Helen Pratt Dana, showcasing a variety of jade and ceramic objects from the eleventh through the nineteenth centuries. The article highlights the significance of jade in Chinese culture and its historical and artistic value.
The image shows two open pages from a newspaper or magazine, dated October 1, 1979, and appears to be from the Boston Globe. The left page is titled "KEN BAKER, PHOENIX, 9/18/79", while the right page is titled "CAMBRIDGE CHRONICLE" and features an article titled "On the arts scene: Jade at Fogg", dated Thursday, September 27, 1979.
The image captures a snapshot of cultural and artistic commentary from 1979, focusing on major art institutions and exhibitions, particularly the Fogg Art Museum's jade collection. The articles provide insights into the art scene of the time, emphasizing the importance of museums and their role in preserving and showcasing historical and cultural artifacts.
The image presents a scanned newspaper article, dated September 27, 1979, from the Cambridge Chronicle, featuring a review of the "Jade at Fogg" exhibition at the Harvard Art Museums. The article is titled "On the arts scene" and includes a brief description of the exhibition, which showcases Chinese ceramics and jade from the Dane Collection.
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The image depicts a page from an open book, featuring a collection of newspaper clippings and other documents. The page is yellowed with age, indicating that it may be from an older book or archive.
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Overall, the image appears to be a collection of documents related to art exhibitions and events, likely from the late 1970s. The use of newspaper clippings and other documents suggests that the image may be part of a larger archive or collection.
The image depicts a scrapbook page featuring a newspaper article from the Cambridge Chronicle, dated September 27, 1973. The article is titled "On the arts scene" and focuses on an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, "Jade at Fogg." The article discusses the history and significance of jade in Chinese culture, highlighting its use in various forms of art and its association with good fortune and prosperity.
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The image suggests that the scrapbook is a personal or institutional archive of art-related news and events from the 1970s. The inclusion of multiple newspaper clippings and handwritten annotations indicates that the scrapbook was used to track and record information about art exhibitions and cultural events. The focus on jade and Chinese culture in the featured article adds to the overall impression that the scrapbook is a curated collection of materials related to art, history, and culture.
The image presents a scrapbook page featuring newspaper clippings and handwritten notes, showcasing a collection of articles related to art and culture.
In summary, the image showcases a scrapbook page with newspaper clippings and handwritten notes related to art and culture, specifically highlighting an exhibition of Chinese ceramics and jade at the Fogg Art Museum.