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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, February 1978-October 1982

ARCH.2003.37, Rendition: 808850

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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.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The image shows a page from an old book or magazine with two articles and a newspaper clipping. The page is yellowed and has a worn appearance, suggesting it is from an older publication.

  • Newspaper Clipping
    • The clipping is on the left side of the page and features a black-and-white image of a sculpture.
    • The headline reads "Terra-cotta exhibit" in bold letters.
    • The article discusses the exhibit, which is located at Harvard University.
    • The exhibit features an exhibition of terra-cotta sculptures, reliefs, and studies beginning with collections dating from the 15th through the 60th centuries.
    • The display continues through May 2, 1982, (Above: "Lamentation" by Giuseppe Mazzuoli).
  • Article 1: "Ruisdael & Fans"
    • The article is titled "Ruisdael & Fans" and is located in the top-right corner of the page.
    • The article discusses the popularity of the Dutch painter Jacob van Ruisdael and his fans.
    • It mentions that Ruisdael's paintings have been widely admired for their beauty and skill.
    • The article also notes that Ruisdael's fans have been known to be quite enthusiastic, with some even going so far as to create their own fan art inspired by his work.
  • Article 2: "The Fogg Addition Is Anti-Art"
    • The article is titled "The Fogg Addition Is Anti-Art" and is located in the bottom-right corner of the page.
    • The article discusses the addition to the Fogg Museum at Harvard University.
    • It argues that the addition is not in line with the museum's mission to promote art and culture.
    • The article suggests that the addition is more focused on providing a comfortable and convenient space for visitors rather than showcasing art.
    • It also notes that the addition's design does not take into account the needs of art lovers or the history of the museum.

Overall, the page appears to be from an art or cultural magazine, and the articles and clipping suggest that it may have been published in the 1980s.

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This image depicts an open book with two newspaper articles. The left article features a black-and-white photo of a sculpture, accompanied by the title "Terra-cotta exhibit" and a brief description of the Fogg Art Museum's exhibition at Harvard University. The right article, titled "The Fogg Addition Is Anti-Art," discusses the controversy surrounding the Fogg Addition's design and its impact on the museum's historic environment. Both articles are dated March 4, 1982, and appear to be from the same newspaper. The book's pages have a yellowed appearance, suggesting they are old. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

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The image depicts an open book with yellowed pages, containing newspaper clippings related to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

  • The left page features a clipping from the Boston Herald American, dated March 14, 1982, with a headline that reads "Terra-cotta exhibit" and includes a black-and-white photograph of an art piece.
  • The right page contains two clippings:
    • One from an unspecified source, discussing the popularity of the Ruisdael exhibit at the Fogg, with attendance figures and details about the show's extension.
    • Another from the Independent, dated March 4, 1982, featuring a letter to the editor titled "The Fogg Addition Is Anti-Art," written by Roy Harlow M.Arch '47, criticizing the Fogg's addition as "anti-art" and expressing concerns about its impact on Harvard's historic environment.
  • The clippings are pasted onto the pages, which have a yellowish hue due to aging.
  • The book is set against a gray background, suggesting it may be part of an archive or collection.

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The image presents a scanned or photographed page from an open book, featuring two newspaper clippings. The left clipping is from the Boston Herald American and dated March 14, 1982, with the headline "Terra-cotta exhibit" accompanied by a black-and-white image. The right clipping is from the Independent, dated March 4, 1982, with the headline "Ruisdael & Fans" and another article titled "The Fogg Addition Is Anti-Art." The page has yellowed with age and appears to be part of a scrapbook or photo album.

Key Features:

  • Newspaper Clippings: Two clippings are visible, one from the Boston Herald American and the other from the Independent.
  • Dates: The clippings are dated March 14, 1982, and March 4, 1982, respectively.
  • Headlines: The headlines read "Terra-cotta exhibit" and "Ruisdael & Fans" and "The Fogg Addition Is Anti-Art."
  • Image: A black-and-white image accompanies the "Terra-cotta exhibit" headline.
  • Page Condition: The page has yellowed with age.
  • Context: The page appears to be part of a scrapbook or photo album.

Overall Impression:

The image suggests that the book contains a collection of newspaper clippings related to art exhibits, architecture, and cultural events. The presence of handwritten notes and the yellowed page indicate that the book is an older compilation of articles and images.

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The image shows a page from the Boston Herald American newspaper, dated March 4, 1982. The page features two main articles:

  1. Terra-cotta exhibit:

    • The article on the left side of the page discusses an exhibition of terra-cotta works at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The exhibit includes pieces from the private collection of Arthur M. Sackler. The article is accompanied by a black-and-white image of a terra-cotta artwork titled "Lamentation" by Guido Mazzoni.
  2. Ruscha & Fans:

    • The article on the right side of the page, titled "Ruscha & Fans," discusses the popularity of an exhibit at the Rose Art Museum. It notes that the exhibit has attracted 21,000 visitors, making it the most popular show at the museum. The article also mentions that the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University has seen 6,600 visitors, with the largest attendance being 2,500 people on a free admission day. The article is written by P. Golub.
  3. The Fogg Addition Is Anti-Art:

    • Below the "Ruscha & Fans" article, there is a letter to the editor from Roy Marlowe, who expresses concerns about the proposed Fogg addition. He argues that the new building will detract from the current architectural harmony and that modernist buildings often lack the charm and warmth of older structures. He suggests that the new addition should blend more seamlessly with the existing environment.

The page is part of a scrapbook or collection, as indicated by the yellowing paper and the way it is bound. The newspaper's masthead and date are visible at the top of the page.