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This image displays an open page from a scrapbook or archival folder, featuring several newspaper clippings from March 1982, collected and mounted on aged, yellowed paper.

The clippings are primarily from The Boston Herald American and The Independent, both dated March 4, 1982. The content centers on art exhibitions and architectural criticism related to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

The clippings include:

1. A Boston Herald American article on the left, under the headline "Terra-cotta exhibit." This piece includes a black-and-white photograph of a sculpture, identified in the caption as “Lamentation” by Giampaolo Mascioni. The text announces an exhibition of terra-cotta sculptures, reliefs, and studies from the Arthur M. Sackler collection, running at the Fogg Art Museum through May 2. The clipping also includes library cataloging information ("BOSTON HERALD AMERICAN") and the date "MAR 14 1982".

2. A box titled “Ruisdael & Fans” from The Independent. It reports record attendance at the Ruisdael exhibit at the Fogg, with over 23,600 people visiting halfway through its run. It notes the largest single-day crowd was on Sunday, February 21, and mentions efforts to extend Sunday hours to accommodate visitors.

3. A letter to the editor titled “The Fogg Addition Is Anti-Art” from The Independent. Written by Roy Harlow M.Arch ’47, this letter strongly criticizes the architectural design of the Fogg Addition by James Stirling, calling it “not a work of art” and “a work of anti-art.” Harlow laments the impact of post-modernist architecture on Harvard’s historic environment and argues that pedestrian office buildings would be a more appropriate solution for the Fogg’s needs.

4. A handwritten note at the bottom of the page, likely added by the scrapbook’s creator, which reads: “Independent March 4, 1982,” confirming the source and date of the two articles on the right.

The entire arrangement is neatly mounted on the scrapbook page, serving as a historical record of critical discourse surrounding Harvard's Fogg Art Museum during that period, capturing both public enthusiasm for its exhibitions and significant professional controversy over its new building. The overall tone of the collected clippings is one of cultural engagement and debate.

The image appears to be a page from a book or a collection of documents, featuring several articles and a clipping from a newspaper. Here's a detailed description:

1. Left Side:

   • There is a newspaper clipping from the "Boston Herald American" dated March 14, 1982.
   • The article is titled "Terra-cotta exhibit."
   • It mentions an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, presenting an exhibition of terra-cotta sculptures, reliefs, and studies from the 15th through the 20th centuries. The works are drawn from the large private Arthur M. Sackler collection.
   • The display continues through May 9, with a contact number provided: 495-2397.
   • An image of a terracotta sculpture is included in the clipping.

2. Right Side:

   • There are two articles printed from the newspaper.
   • The first article is titled "Ruisdael & Fans" and discusses the popularity of a Ruisdael exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum. It mentions that 23,600 people have attended halfway through the 12-week run, with a peak attendance on a Sunday in February when 2,500 people visited in five hours.
   • The second article is titled "The Fogg Addition is Anti-Art" and is a letter to the editor by Roy Harlow M.Arch. '47. The letter criticizes the design for the Fogg Addition, suggesting it is not a work of art but rather anti-art. The writer argues that many older practitioners are jumping on the modernist bandwagon and are showing themselves to be incompetent. The letter concludes with a hope that the Fogg project can be reconsidered and that simpler solutions could be more suitable for Harvard's historic environment.

3. General Appearance:

   • The pages are aged, with a yellowed appearance, indicating they are from an older source.
   • Handwritten notes are visible at the bottom right of the right-hand page, labeled "Independent March 4, 1982."

This collection seems to be a collection of articles and clippings related to art exhibitions and the Fogg Art Museum, providing insight into the cultural and artistic activities of the time.

This image shows a page from a scrapbook or a document file containing two newspaper clippings from March 4, 1982.

1. The left side of the page has a clipping from the "Boston Herald American" dated March 14, 1982. The headline reads "Terra-cotta exhibit" and features a black-and-white photograph of a painting titled "Lamentation" by Giuseppe Mazuoli. The caption below the image mentions that the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University is presenting an exhibition of terra-cotta sculptures, reliefs, and studies from the Arthur M. Sackler collection, dating from the 15th through the 20th centuries.

2. The right side of the page has two separate clippings:

   • The top clipping is titled "Ruisdael & Fans" and discusses the popularity of the Ruisdael exhibit at the Fogg Museum. It mentions that 23,600 people have visited the exhibit halfway through its 12-week run, surpassing the attendance of the Picasso exhibit the previous year. The article is signed by C. Fishman, E. Hahn, and P. Golob.
   • The bottom clipping is a letter to the editor titled "The Fogg Addition Is Anti-Art." The letter criticizes the design of the Fogg Addition by James Stirling, calling it anti-art and a pollutant of the environment. The letter is signed by Roy Harlow M.Arch. '47 and is dated March 4, 1982.

The page has a handwritten note at the bottom right corner that reads "Independent March 4, 1982."

An open book displays two pages of a newspaper with various articles. The page on the left contains an article about the Terra-cotta exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The article is accompanied by a photograph of the exhibit. The page on the right features two articles. The first one is about the popularity of the exhibit, while the second one is an opinion piece about the Fogg Addition. The book has a black border on the left side.

An open book with yellow pages is placed on a gray surface. The book has a black spine and a black border on the left side. The book contains articles about art and architecture. The first article is about the Fogg Art Museum's terracotta exhibit, which features sculptures from the 16th through the 20th centuries. The second article is about the popularity of the Fogg exhibit, which has led to extended hours. The third article is about the Fogg Addition, which is described as anti-art.

The image shows an open book displaying two newspaper clippings from the Boston Herald American and the Independent, both dated March 14, 1982. The left page is from the Boston Herald American and features a headline titled "Terra-cotta exhibit", which discusses an exhibition of early sculptures, reliefs, and studies by the artist John Singer Sargent. The article highlights the display of Sargent's works at the Fogg Art Museum, part of Harvard University, and mentions the exhibit's opening date and location.

The right page is from the Independent and contains two articles. The top article is titled "Ruisdael & Fans", which reports on the record-breaking attendance at an exhibition of works by the Dutch artist Jacob van Ruisdael at the Fogg Art Museum. The article details the high visitor numbers, noting that over 25,000 people attended the exhibition during its run.

Below the first article is a letter to the editor titled "The Fogg Addition Is Anti-Art", written by Roy Harlow. The letter critiques an architectural addition to the Fogg Art Museum, arguing that it is not a work of art and has negatively impacted the museum's aesthetic and historical integrity. The author expresses disappointment with the design and its implications for the institution.

The book itself appears to be a collection or scrapbook, as indicated by the handwritten notes and markings on the pages. The visible text and layout suggest it is a curated compilation of newspaper articles, possibly for research, study, or personal interest in art and architecture. The pages are well-preserved, with clear printing and legible text.

The image shows a scrapbook or archival page containing newspaper clippings related to events and exhibitions. On the left, there is a clipping titled "Terra-cotta exhibit" with a grainy black-and-white image above a brief description mentioning Harvard University’s Fogg Art Museum and an exhibition of terracotta sculpture. Two other newspaper clippings are visible on the right, one titled "Ruisdael & Fans" and another titled "The Fogg Addition Is Anti-Art." Both discuss different aspects of art exhibitions and critiques of the Fogg Museum in 1982. The entries appear to be dated March 4, 1982. The scrapbook is arranged neatly, with yellowed paper indicating the age of the collection.

This image shows an open book or scrapbook displaying a newspaper article. The paper is the "BOSTON HERALD AMERICAN" dated March 14, 1982. The headline at the top of the left page reads "Terra-cotta exhibit," and below that is an image or photograph related to the exhibit, though details of that image are indistinct due to the quality. On the right page, there are two columns of text with articles or letters to the editor, and one of them is titled "The Fogg Addition Is Anti-Art." There is also handwriting at the bottom of the page that appears to be a signature and the date "March 14, 1982." The page on the right-side shows signs of aging or discoloration, and the book's pages cast a slight shadow on the left, indicating the volume's thickness and adding depth to the photo.

The image shows a scrapbook page with three newspaper clippings pasted onto it.

1. The clipping on the left is from the Boston Herald American, dated March 14, 1982. It features an article titled "Terra-cotta exhibit" along with a grainy black-and-white photo of a sculpture. The article mentions the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University presenting an exhibition of terra-cotta, black and other sculptures, sculptures, reliefs, and studies beginning Wednesday. It also references the photo above as “Lamentation” by Giuseppe Mazzuoli.

2. The clipping in the upper right is a short article titled "Ruisdael & Fans," dated March 4, 1982, from the Independent. It discusses the popularity of the Ruisdael exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum, mentioning the high attendance numbers and the extension of museum hours to accommodate visitors. It also notes the attendance statistics far exceeding those of a Picasso exhibit the previous year.

3. The clipping in the lower right is a letter to the editor titled "The Fogg Addition Is Anti-Art," dated March 4, 1982, from the Independent. The writer, Roy Harlow M. Arch. ’47, critiques the Fogg Art Museum addition, siding with Charles Fishman’s article "What Happened to the Fogg Addition?". The letter argues that the addition is anti-art and an embarrassment, expressing hope that the architect, James Stirling, will reconsider his approach. The writer suggests less intrusive alternatives to the museum's expansion to preserve Harvard’s historic environment.

The page is part of a bound volume, and the clippings are neatly arranged on a light-colored background.

A scrapbook/page from a press clippings album. It shows:

• A large black-and-white clipping on the left with a photo and the headline “Terra-cotta exhibit.”
• On the right, two smaller clippings: the upper one appears to be a short article (partially legible with a heading about the Fogg exhibit and attendance) and the lower one is a piece titled “The Fogg Addition Is Anti-Art,” which looks like a letter to the editor.
• The clippings are dated around March 1982 (one shows March 4, 1982) and the page has a light yellowed, aged look, typical of an old scrapbook.