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The image is a page from a newsletter or magazine, specifically the "Chelmsford Metrowest This Week" from October 21, 1982. The page features several articles and photographs related to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

Articles and Content:

1. Two Distinguished Visitors from Japan:

   • The article discusses the visit of Tadashi Ogawa, a Japanese calligrapher and art historian, and his wife, who are in residence at the Fogg Art Museum. Ogawa is noted for his lectures on Japanese art and calligraphy.
   • The article also mentions that Ogawa will be giving a lecture at the Fogg Art Museum on October 25, 1982.

2. Seymour Slive Retires:

   • This article announces the retirement of Professor Seymour Slive, who is returning to full-time teaching after serving as the director of the Fogg Art Museum.
   • Slive is recognized for his contributions to the museum and his expertise in Dutch and Flemish art.

3. John Rosenfield, Robert Rosen Promoted:

   • The article reports on the promotions of John Rosenfield to Director of the Fogg Art Museum and Robert Rosen to Associate Director.
   • Rosenfield is noted for his work in Japanese art, while Rosen is recognized for his contributions to the museum's administration.

4. Fogg Launches a Masterpiece Travel Program:

   • This article describes a new program where the Fogg Art Museum will lend masterpieces to other museums around the world.
   • The program aims to share the museum's collection with a broader audience and enhance the museum's international reputation.

Photographs:

• There are two photographs accompanying the articles:
  • One shows Tadashi Ogawa, the Japanese calligrapher, in a traditional setting.
  • The other shows Seymour Slive, the retiring director, in a formal portrait.

Additional Information:

• The page also includes a small note at the bottom right corner, which appears to be a personal message or reminder related to the Fogg Art Museum.

Overall, the page provides updates on significant events and personnel changes at the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting its efforts to engage with the community and share its collection globally.

The image depicts a two-page spread from a publication, likely a newsletter or magazine, with the left page primarily featuring an article titled 'Two Distinguished Visitors from Japan.' This article discusses the upcoming visit of two notable Japanese individuals, Toshio Ogawa and Saburo Matsubara, to the Fogg Museum. Toshio Ogawa, an art historian and calligrapher, will lecture on contemporary Japanese art, while Saburo Matsubara, a sculptor, will present on his work and demonstrate bronze casting. The article includes a photograph of Toshio Ogawa.

The right page contains several articles. The main article, titled 'Seymour Slive Retires as Fogg Director to Return to Full-Time Teaching,' announces the retirement of Seymour Slive, who will return to teaching in the Fine Arts Department at Harvard. It also mentions the appointment of John Rosenfield as Acting Director and Robert Rosenblum as Associate Director for Administration. Additionally, there is an article titled 'Fogg Launches a Masterpiece Travel Program,' detailing a new program offering trips to Europe to view famous artworks. Another article, 'Fogg Community Mourns Death of Anne van Buren,' expresses sorrow for the loss of Anne van Buren, a professor and chair of the Department of Fine Arts. Lastly, there is an announcement about a lecture by Professor Denis Mahon on Italian art.

The layout includes black-and-white photographs, with one showing a demonstration of bronze casting, and another depicting Toshio Ogawa. The text is formal and informative, providing details about the events, appointments, and programs at the Fogg Museum.

The image is a page from a newspaper or magazine, focusing on two articles related to the Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard University.

Top Article: Two Distinguished Visitors from Japan

• Toshihu Ogawa: An outstanding Japanese calligrapher and art historian, Toshihu Ogawa, is coming to the Fogg Museum for a visit. He will be a lecturer at Harvard University and a professor at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Ogawa is recognized for his expertise in East Asian writing styles and his contributions to the advancement of Fine Arts.

Middle Article: Seymour Sive Retires to Return to Full-Time Teaching

• Seymour Sive: The Fogg Director Seymour Sive is retiring after 18 years of service. His farewell party was held on June 16, 1982, with a special dinner and a series of decorations. Sive will return to full-time teaching at Harvard University’s Fine Arts Department, where he has previously held roles.

• John Rosenfeld and Robert Rotner: The search for a new director continues. Faculty, staff, and students attended a special celebration in honor of Sive’s retirement. John Rosenfeld and Robert Rotner have been appointed to continue the director search.

Bottom Left Side Image: A photograph of Toshihu Ogawa, showing him with his writing materials.

Bottom Right Section: Fogg Launches a Masterpiece Travel Program

• Travel Program: The Fogg Museum has launched a new program called "Masterpiece Travel Program," aimed at returning visitors to try out a new graduate-level course. This includes various lectures and workshops, such as the Crater Cradle and the history of the Fogg Art Museum. The program includes trips to Italy, France, and other European locations.

Other Articles:

• Sydney Freedberg: Discusses his upcoming lecture at Harvard University on art history and the Italian Renaissance.
• Arthur Kingsley Porter: A brief mention of his work in the field of art history.
• Fogg Art Museum News: A section detailing various events, including the return of a distinguished guest and upcoming trips.

The page is filled with informative details on the cultural and academic activities of the Fogg Museum and Harvard University.

The image contains two distinct sections from a newspaper or magazine.

Left Side:

Headline: "Two Distinguished Visitors from Japan"

1. Toshihu Ogawa:

   • An outstanding Japanese artist and scholar, Toshihu Ogawa, will be in residence at Harvard and the Fogg Art Museum this fall.
   • Ogawa will lecture on the evolution of East Asian writing and art, specifically focusing on the practice of brush-writing.
   • He will also give a demonstration at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
   • Ogawa is the recipient of the Most Distinguished Young Artist Award from the Japanese government.

2. Seymour Slive:

   • Seymour Slive, the Director of the Fogg Art Museum, will retire to become a full-time professor.
   • Slive has been associated with the Fogg Museum since 1961 and will return to full-time teaching in Harvard’s Fine Arts Department.
   • He will be succeeded by Robert Rotner, who will continue as the Director Search Committee Chair.

Right Side:

Headline: "Fogg Launches a Masterpiece Travel Program"

1. Fogg Art Museum Travel Program:

   • The Fogg Art Museum has launched a travel program to help people understand and appreciate art through direct experience.
   • The program includes visits to notable art collections and museums worldwide, such as the Louvre in Paris, the Uffizi in Florence, and the Hermitage in St. Petersburg.
   • The program is coordinated by Mary Rose Maybank, head of the museum’s educational department.

2. Seymour Slive's Retirement:

   • Slive will continue to serve as an Associate Director for Administration at the Fogg Museum.
   • He will also teach a course on the history of Chinese art.

3. Memorials and Honors:

   • Faculty, staff, and students celebrated Slive's eight years of service with a special event.
   • A portrait of Slive was unveiled, and a reception was held to honor his contributions.

4. John Rosenfield and Robert Rotner:

   • John Rosenfield and Robert Rotner have been appointed to the Fogg Art Museum's Director Search Committee.
   • Rosenfield is a professor of art history at Harvard University, and Rotner is the Curator of Asian Art at the Fogg Museum.

Additional Notes:

• Local News:
  • The newspaper section includes local news from Chelmsford, Westford, and Tyngsborough, Massachusetts.
  • An article discusses the Fog Art Museum’s travel program and its aims to provide a broader understanding of art through travel.

The layout and content of the pages suggest a focus on cultural and educational aspects related to the Fogg Art Museum and its activities.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from October 21, 1982, featuring articles related to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

1. Top Article: Two Distinguished Visitors from Japan

   • Toshu Ogawa, a noted Japanese art historian and calligrapher, is visiting the Fogg Art Museum to lecture on Japanese art. Ogawa is a recipient of the Mainichi Cultural Award and will teach a course on Japanese art at Harvard. He will also give a demonstration of Japanese calligraphy and brush-writing at the museum.
   • Ogawa's visit is coordinated by Dr. Saburo Matsubara, a visiting scholar at Harvard who specializes in East Asian art.

2. Article on Seymour Slive Retiring as Fogg Director

   • Seymour Slive, the director of the Fogg Art Museum, is retiring and will return to full-time teaching. Slive has been with the museum since 1961.
   • Slive's retirement will allow the museum to begin a search for a new director. John Rosenfield, a professor of Oriental Art, has been appointed interim director.
   • The article notes Slive's significant contributions, including his leadership in the renovation of the museum and his role in organizing major exhibitions.

3. Article: Fog Art Launches a Masterpiece Travel Program

   • This program allows students to study works of art in their original locations by traveling to Italy, France, and Spain.
   • The program is designed to help students understand the context of artworks they have studied in the museum.
   • The article mentions the first trip, which will visit the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, the Louvre in Paris, and the Prado in Madrid.
   • It includes a list of participating professors and students, and mentions the generous support from the Fog Art Foundation.

4. Additional Information:

   • The clipping includes a small photo of Toshu Ogawa and a photograph of a special exhibition in the Fogg Art Museum.
   • There is also a mention of Seymour Slive’s retirement party, which included a special display of his favorite works of art from the museum.

The articles provide a snapshot of the cultural and academic activities at the Fogg Art Museum during this period, highlighting the importance of international collaboration and educational outreach.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the Fog Museum, detailing several key events and announcements related to the institution.

Main Headlines and Articles:

1. Two Distinguished Visitors from Japan

   • Noed Art Historian and Calligrapher to Come to Fogg this Fall
     • Toshio Oga, a Japanese art historian and calligrapher, will visit Harvard and the Fogg this fall as a recipient of the 1983 Japan Foundation Fellowship. Oga will study the Fogg’s collections of Japanese art, focusing on works by Sesshu Toyo and the historical context of East Asian art.

2. Seymour Slive Retires as Fogg Director

   • Return to Full-Time Teaching
     • Seymour Slive, one of the world's leading scholars on Dutch art, is retiring as the director of the Fogg Art Museum after 16 years of service. He will return to teaching at Harvard's Fine Arts Department. Slive's contributions include enhancing the museum’s collections and overseeing significant renovations.

3. John Rosenfield, Robert Reitner Appointed While Director Search Continues

   • John Rosenfield, the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Professor of East Asian Art, and Marjorie B. Cohn, the Philip and Lynn Straus Conservator of Works of Art on Paper, will serve as acting directors while a search for a permanent director is conducted.

4. Fogg Launches A Masterpiece Travel Program

   • The Fogg Museum has initiated a travel program for its members, offering trips to various destinations. The first trip will be a cruise along the Dalmatian coast and Greek islands. Future trips include visits to places like Venice, Florence, and London.

Additional Notes:

• Sidney Freedberg Retires

  • Sidney Freedberg, the Arthur Kingsley Porter Professor of Fine Arts, has retired. He will continue to contribute to the museum and the department of Fine Arts.

• Upcoming Events

  • A 18th-century Boucher exhibition will be the focus of the next major exhibit, curated by the Louvre’s Madame Regina Slitinsky.

• Travel Itinerary Details

  • The article provides details about the first travel program, a cruise on the M.S. Dalmatika, covering destinations such as Venice, Corfu, and Dubrovnik. It includes information on costs and contact details for reservations.

The articles collectively highlight transitions in leadership, international scholarly exchanges, and new initiatives to engage the museum's community.

The image shows an opened scrapbook or magazine with several articles, photos, and inserts relating to various topics. The left page has an article titled "Two Distinguished Visitors from Japan" with a small black and white image of a man sitting at a desk with a checkered pattern shirt. The right page hosts a newspaper clipping with the date "OCT 21 1982" and mentions an event related to "Fogg Launches A Masterpiece Travel Program". Additionally, on the bottom right of the right page, there's a section about "Seymour Slive Retires as Fogg Director to Return to Full-Time Teaching." The pages are part of a larger collection of documents chronicling academic and cultural events, presumably associated with an art institution or museum, as inferred by topics such as art history, teaching, and a travel program.

The image shows a scrapbook page with newspaper clippings and a photograph attached. The main clipping is titled "Two Distinguished Visitors from Japan," focusing on Toshi Ogawa, a notable Japanese calligrapher who will be a lecturer at Harvard. It also covers the retirement of Seymour Slive as Fogg Director and his return to full-time teaching, alongside John Rosenfield and Robert Rotner's appointments. A photo depicts Seymour Slive admiring a balloon with the word “DOLLAR” on it at a special party in his honor, with decorations and balloons visible.

At the bottom left of the main clipping, there’s a photo of Toshi Ogawa seated, with a caption stating she will be in residence at the Fogg this fall.

To the right of the scrapbook page, there is a narrow column clipping with the heading "Fogg Launches A Masterpiece Travel Program," dated October 21, 1982. It describes travel programs offered by the Fogg Art Museum for participants to visit various art-related destinations such as Florence, Rome, Paris, and Moscow, led by experts and scholars.

Above the main clipping, there is a handwritten note that says, "for scrapbook (this page only)."

Overall, the content focuses on notable figures and events related to the Fogg Art Museum, including visitors, leadership changes, and cultural programs.

The image depicts a page from a publication, likely a newsletter or magazine, titled "Two Distinguished Vis-itors from Japan". The page is divided into two main sections, each containing text and accompanying photographs.

Left Section:

• Title: "Two Distinguished Vis-itors from Japan"
• Subtitle: "Noted Art Historian and Callig-rapher to Come to Fogg this Fall"
• Content:
  • The text introduces Toshu Ogawa, an outstanding Japanese art historian and calligrapher, who is set to visit the Fogg Art Museum.
  • It highlights his credentials, including being the recipient of the prestigious Young Artist Award for his contributions to the understanding of Japanese art.
  • The text mentions that Ogawa will lecture on the evolution of East Asian art, offer workshops, and instruct students in calligraphy and brushwork.
  • Ogawa is associated with the Society for the Understanding of Fine Arts, and his visit is sponsored by the Harvard-Yenching Library.
  • A photograph of Toshu Ogawa is included, showing him in a formal setting, likely during a previous visit or event.

Right Section:

• Title: "Seymour Slive Retires as Fogg Director to Return to Full-time Teaching"
• Content:
  • This section announces the retirement of Seymour Slive as the Director of the Fogg Art Museum.
  • Slive is described as a distinguished professor and scholar, having served as Acting Director, Associate Director for Policy and Administration, and later as Director.
  • The text notes that Slive will return to full-time teaching in the Department of Fine Arts at Harvard University.
  • A photograph of Seymour Slive is included, showing him at a celebratory event, likely a farewell or retirement party. He is seen interacting with others, possibly shaking hands or giving a speech, while holding a balloon.
  • Additional details mention that Slive will continue to serve as a senior development officer at the Fogg and will assist in the associate director's transition.

Additional Elements:

• Header: The top of the page includes a header with the text "En Scrapbooks (is fugacity)", suggesting this is part of a scrapbook or archival collection.
• Footer: The bottom of the page includes a page number (3) and a small photograph of Toshu Ogawa in a different setting, possibly from a previous visit or event.
• Layout: The page is formatted with clear headings, subheadings, and accompanying photographs, typical of a professional or academic publication.

Overall Context:

The page appears to be from a university or museum publication, likely from Harvard University or the Fogg Art Museum, detailing significant events and announcements related to visiting scholars and leadership changes. The content emphasizes the importance of both Toshu Ogawa's visit and Seymour Slive's retirement and return to teaching. The inclusion of photographs adds a personal and visual element to the narrative.

The image appears to be a page from a book or magazine featuring an article about the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The article includes several sections:

1. "Two Distinguished Visitors from Japan this Fall": This section introduces two Japanese visitors, Toshio Ogawa, an art historian and calligrapher, and Saburo Matsubara, a sculptor. Ogawa is described as one of the most distinguished Japanese calligraphers, and Matsubara has created a monumental sculpture of Buddha.

2. "Seymour Slive Retires as Fogg Director to Return to Full-Time Teaching": This section discusses the retirement of Seymour Slive, the former Director of the Fogg Art Museum, and his plans to return to full-time teaching. It mentions the search for a new director and the appointment of a new building for the museum.

3. "Fogg Launches A Masterpiece Travel Program": This section introduces the Fogg Art Museum's Masterpiece Travel Program, which offers guided tours and educational opportunities for visitors who have returned from trips abroad. It mentions the program's focus on providing unique opportunities to travel with distinguished professors and curators.

4. "The Friends of the Fogg": This section highlights the role of the Friends of the Fogg, a group of volunteers who support the museum through various activities, including organizing tours and fundraising events.

The image also includes several photographs and illustrations related to the article, such as images of the visitors, the museum's new building, and the Friends of the Fogg.