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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, September 1982-January 1993

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The image appears to be a page from a scrapbook or collection of newspaper clippings. It contains several articles and a photograph. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. Article Titles and Sources:

    • The top article is titled "Durer and Bruegel Works on Exhibit at Fogg Museum" by Nicholas J. Tale, from the Dorchester Argus-Citizen, Boston, MA, dated December 2, 1982.
    • The second article is titled "Harvard sponsors art tours" by New York Times News Service, from the Times-Record, Biddeford, ME, dated November 2, 1982.
    • The third article is from the Harvard Crimson, Cambridge, MA, dated November 13, 1982.
  2. Content Summaries:

    • Durer and Bruegel Works on Exhibit at Fogg Museum:

      • This article discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Museum featuring works by Albrecht Dürer and Pieter Bruegel the Elder.
      • It mentions the significance of these artists in the context of the Northern Renaissance and their influence on art.
      • The article highlights the exhibition's focus on the intricate details and symbolism in the works of these artists.
    • Harvard sponsors art tours:

      • This article describes a series of art tours sponsored by the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.
      • The tours are led by Harvard professors and cover various art historical periods and regions, including the Italian Renaissance and Russian art.
      • The tours are open to the public and include destinations such as Venice, Rhodes, Jerusalem, and Moscow.
    • Harvard Crimson Article:

      • This article discusses the construction of the Fogg Art Museum and the challenges faced during its development.
      • It mentions the historical significance of the museum and its role in preserving and showcasing art.
  3. Photograph:

    • The photograph at the bottom shows construction work being done on the grounds of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • The caption indicates that the construction has been ongoing for several days, with workers pounding on girders and piercing steel.
  4. Additional Notes:

    • The articles are neatly clipped and arranged on the page, suggesting they were collected for preservation or reference.
    • The page includes handwritten annotations and labels indicating the sources and dates of the articles.

Overall, the image captures a snapshot of art-related news from 1982, focusing on exhibitions, art tours, and the construction of a significant art museum.

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The image depicts a page from a scrapbook or a collection of newspaper clippings. There are three main articles and one photograph on the page, each with a different focus, as described below:

  1. Article: "Durer and Bruegel Works on Exhibit at Fogg Museum" (Top Left)

    • Author: Nicholas J. Tate
    • Published in the "Dorchester Argus" (Hyde Park, MA) on December 2, 1982
    • The article discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Museum featuring the works of Albrecht Dürer and Pieter Bruegel. It highlights the distinct differences in their approaches to art, with Dürer focusing on idealized beauty and Bruegel on the ordinary and often humorous aspects of peasant life. The exhibition, titled "The Age of Dürer and Bruegel," includes prints, drawings, and other works from the 15th and 16th centuries.
  2. Article: "Harvard sponsors art tours" (Top Right)

    • By New York Times News Service
    • Published in the "Times-Record" (Brunswick, ME) on November 28, 1982
    • This article describes a series of art tours sponsored by Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. The tours, part of the "Fogg International Study Tours" program, include destinations such as Venice, Florence, and the Soviet Union. The tours are led by Harvard professors and are open to the public for a fee, with the next tour departing on December 13 for Venice.
  3. Photograph: Construction at the Fogg Art Museum (Bottom)

    • Published in the "Harvard Crimson" on November 13, 1982
    • The black-and-white photograph shows construction work at the site of the Fogg Art Museum. Workers are seen using a crane, and the image captures the ongoing expansion or renovation of the museum. The caption mentions that the construction is making noise and vibrations that can be felt in nearby Canary Hall.

The page provides insights into the cultural and academic activities related to art at Harvard University during the early 1980s, including exhibitions, educational tours, and museum developments.

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The image is a collage of newspaper clippings and related documents from the mid-1980s. Here is a detailed summary:

  1. Top Left Clipping (Article by Nicholas J. Tate):

    • Title: "Durer and Bruegel Works on Exhibit at Fogg Museum"
    • The article discusses the exhibition "The Age of Durer and Bruegel," which is part of the Egan Memorial Exhibition at Cambridge’s Fogg Art Museum.
    • The text explores how the depiction of the nude has evolved over time, comparing Renaissance ideals with modern interpretations. It highlights the works of Albrecht Dürer and Pieter Bruegel the Elder, noting their significance in capturing commoners and everyday life.
    • The piece emphasizes the artistic and cultural nuances, noting the shift from idealized figures to more realistic portrayals.
  2. Top Right Clipping (Dorsetshire Argus and Times-Record):

    • The clipping from the Dorsetshire Argus (Hyde Park, MA) dated December 2, 1982, is a short news item mentioning the exhibit at Fogg Museum.
    • Another snippet from Times-Record (Brunswick, ME) dated November 29, 1982, details an article about Harvard sponsoring art tours, which include the Fogg Art Museum among other venues.
  3. Bottom Left Image:

    • This is a black-and-white photograph showing construction activities at the Fogg Art Museum's addition site. Workers are seen operating heavy machinery, such as a crane, and there is some heavy equipment on-site.
  4. Bottom Right Clipping (Harvard Crimson):

    • This article from the Harvard Crimson dated November 13, 1982, describes a visit to the construction site of the Fogg Art Museum's new addition. It includes a quote from Daniel J. Friedman, a resident who made the trip, stating, "The noise has made it impossible to study or sleep sometimes."
    • The article mentions the intersection of Quincy Street and Cambridge Street and notes the ongoing construction work.
  5. Additional Notes:

    • There are handwritten notes and a stamped section indicating the museum's address and contact details, including the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, and its phone number.

These collages collectively provide context on the exhibitions and the ongoing construction activities at the Fogg Art Museum during the late 1980s.

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The image is a collage of several newspaper clippings and a photograph related to the Fogg Art Museum and its exhibitions.

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • Headline: "Durer and Bruegel Works on Exhibit at Fogg Museum"
    • By: Nicholas J. Tate
    • Content: The article discusses the evolution of the nude in classical art, noting changes through the ages, and highlights the current exhibit "The Age of Durer and Bruegel." It notes the influence of Northern European art on the Italian Renaissance and the unique artistic approaches of Durer and Bruegel. The exhibit includes works that blend religious and secular themes, with Durer's meticulous detail and Bruegel's vivid depictions of everyday life.
  2. Top Right Clipping:

    • Headline: "Harvard sponsors art tours"
    • Date: November 29, 1982
    • Content: This article from the Times-Record in Brunswick, ME, mentions that Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum is organizing international art tours. These tours include destinations such as Venice, Rhodes, Jerusalem, Crete, Malta, Florence, and Moscow, among others. The tours are designed to attract art enthusiasts and are led by museum curators and professors.
  3. Bottom Clipping:

    • Headline: No headline is visible, but the article discusses the construction site of the Fogg Art Museum addition.
    • Content: This clipping includes a photograph of construction work in progress at the Fogg Art Museum site in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The article mentions the noise and disruption caused by the construction, affecting nearby residents.
  4. Bottom Left Photograph:

    • Description: The black-and-white photo shows construction activity, with a crane and workers visible. The caption reads: "After several days of pounding on girders and piercing student's ears every three seconds, this crane will drive its last pile Monday morning on the construction site of the Fogg Art Museum's addition at the intersection of Quincy St. and Cambridge St."
  5. Additional Note:

    • Date: November 13, 1982
    • Handwritten Note: "Harvard Crimson Cambridge, MA" along with a phone number for the Fogg Art Museum.

Overall, the collage covers the cultural and construction-related aspects of the Fogg Art Museum during the early 1980s.

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The image is a collage of newspaper clippings and an article about an exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum.

  1. Main Article (Top Left)

    • Title: "Durer and Bruegel Works on Exhibit at Fogg Museum"
    • Author: Nicholas J. Tate
    • Date: December 2, 1982
    • Content: This article discusses an exhibit titled "The Age of Dürer and Bruegel" at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge. It highlights the works of Albrecht Dürer and Pieter Bruegel the Elder, emphasizing their influence on the Northern Renaissance. The article notes that Dürer's work often features precise details and a sense of the sublime, while Bruegel's art is characterized by its portrayal of common life and peasants, reflecting the mundane and grotesque aspects of everyday life. The exhibit aims to show the evolution of artistic styles and themes from the late 15th to the early 16th century.
  2. Newspaper Clipping (Top Right)

    • Headline: "Harvard sponsors art tours"
    • Date: November 29, 1982
    • Content: This clipping describes Harvard University's sponsorship of art tours organized by the Fogg Art Museum. The tours cover various destinations including Venice, Rhodes, Jerusalem, Crete, Malta, Morocco, and the Soviet Union, focusing on Renaissance and Islamic art. The tours are led by Harvard professors and are priced from $1,900 to $3,000, including airfare and accommodations.
  3. Newspaper Clipping (Bottom)

    • Headline: Not clearly visible, but mentions a crane and construction.
    • Date: November 13, 1982
    • Content: This article is about the construction of the Fogg Art Museum's addition. It mentions the intersection of Quincy St. and Cambridge St. and shows a photograph of the construction site, highlighting the installation of a crane.
  4. Small Clipping (Top Right)

    • Headline: "Times-Record"
    • Date: November 29, 1982
    • Content: This clipping mentions the Fogg Art Museum and its membership group, providing a phone number for further information.
  5. Small Clipping (Bottom Right)

    • Headline: "Harvard Crimson"
    • Date: November 13, 1982
    • Content: This clipping is a brief note about a study or news item related to the Fogg Museum's construction, noting the impact of construction noise on nearby residents.

Overall, the collage provides a snapshot of the Fogg Art Museum's activities in late 1982, including an important exhibit, construction updates, and educational art tours.

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The image is a newspaper spread featuring articles and advertisements related to art exhibitions and tours.

Left Side:

Article: "Durer and Bruegel Works on Exhibit at Fogg Museum"

  • Author: Nicholas J. Tate
  • Content:
    • The article discusses an exhibition of works by Albrecht Dürer and Pieter Bruegel at the Fogg Museum.
    • It notes the evolution of the artistic portrayal of the nude, highlighting how Dürer's works reflect classical ideals, while Bruegel's depict more natural, everyday human forms.
    • Dürer's works are described as meticulously detailed and almost photographic, focusing on the idealized human form.
    • Bruegel, in contrast, is noted for his unidealized and more realistic portrayals of peasants and commoners.
    • The exhibition is praised for offering a comprehensive look at the Northern Renaissance and its diverse artistic approaches.

Photo Caption:

  • The photograph shows construction work being done at the Fogg Art Museum. The caption mentions that after several days of pounding and piercing, a crane will be used in the last pile driving for the museum's addition.

Right Side:

Advertisement: "Harvard sponsors art tours"

  • Content:
    • The ad promotes art tours organized by the Fogg museum membership group.
    • These tours explore various art destinations:
      • The Crunder Crise: Visiting Venice, Rovigo, and Ferrara in Italy.
      • Tuscany and Umbria Tour: Covering Florence, Cortona, and other Italian locations.
      • Gardens of England: Touring various gardens and estates in England.
    • The tours include lectures by Harvard professors and experts.
    • Prices range from $1,900 to $3,900, including airfare from Boston.
    • Contact information for Friends of the Fogg Art Museum is provided for further details.

Additional Ads:

  • Ads for real estate properties in the Cambridge, MA area:
    • One ad showcases a house in Cambridge listed at $155,000.
    • Another mentions a property on Crescent Avenue.

General:

  • The newspaper is dated from early December 1982 and November 1982, indicating multiple issues or sections.
  • The articles and ads together highlight a strong focus on art, education, and cultural activities in the Boston area.

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The image shows a scrapbook page with three newspaper clippings and one black-and-white photo.

  1. The largest clipping, titled "Durer and Bruegel Works on Exhibit at Fogg Museum" by Nicholas J. Tate, discusses an exhibit focused on the works of Durer and Bruegel at the Fogg Museum. The article mentions the historical importance and artistic qualities reflected in the exhibit, covering themes such as the evolution of art, the use of symbolism, and the artists' impact.

  2. To the right of this is a smaller clipping from the "Times-Record, Brunswick, ME," dated November 29, 1982. It is titled "Harvard sponsors art tours" and describes a series of art-related tours sponsored by Harvard University. The tours visit multiple locations worldwide, including Paris, Moscow, and Tashkent, and include visits to museums and historical sites. There is mention of tour prices and contact information for the Fogg Museum membership group organizing the tours.

  3. Below the two articles is a black-and-white photo showing a construction scene with two men (one child and one adult) working near a building. The caption reads: "After several days of pounding on girders and piercing student's ears every three seconds, this crane will drive its last pile Monday morning on the construction site of the Fogg Art Museum's addition at the intersection of Quincy St. and Cambridge St. 'The noise has made it impossible to study or sleep sometimes,' Daniel J. Friedman '82, who lives at nearby Canaday Hall, said yesterday."

  4. There are several date stamps on the page indicating the clippings were received or published around late 1982, including Dec 2, Nov 29, and Nov 13, 1982.

Overall, the page documents news about the Fogg Museum's art exhibit and related activities, as well as construction news for an addition to the museum.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings and articles pasted onto a beige-colored scrapbook page or board. The largest article at the top is titled "Durer and Bruegel Works on Exhibit at Fogg Museum," by Nicholas J. Tale. This headline suggests the content is about an art exhibition at a museum, specifically featuring works by the artists Albrecht Dürer and Pieter Bruegel.

To the right of this main article are two smaller article clippings. The upper one is from the "TIMES-RECORD" of Brunswick, ME, dated NOV 2 9 1992, and it appears to be a calendar or notice section titled "NEW England Newsletter." The clipping immediately below is titled "Harvard sponsors art tours," written by the New York Times News Service and dated NOV 2 9 1992. This indicates that Harvard University was offering art-related tours, possibly for educational or fundraising purposes, correlated with its Fogg Art Museum.

At the center bottom of the page, there's a black-and-white photograph with a caption that starts "After several days of pounding on girders and piercing..." and the rest of the caption is cut off. The photo displays a construction site with several workers and construction materials. The site is outdoors, with buildings in the background, and it seems to reflect some stage of development or renovation, possibly related to an art museum, given the context of the articles.

On the right edge of the page, there's another small clipping with a header "HARVARD CRIMSON CLASSIFIEDS, CAMBRIDGE, MA," and the date NOV 13 9 1982, but the text under it is not visible.

The scrapbook page seems to preserve information about art events and construction related to Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum from the early 1990s.

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The image depicts an open newspaper or magazine page from December 2, 1982, featuring a collection of articles and photographs. Here is a detailed description:

Top Section:

  • Headline:
    The prominent headline reads:
    "Durer and Bruegel Works on Exhibit at Fogg Museum"
    This indicates that the article is about an art exhibition featuring works by the renowned artists Albrecht Dürer and Pieter Bruegel the Elder, taking place at the Fogg Museum.

  • Byline and Location:
    The article is attributed to Nicholas J. Tate and is dated December 2, 1982, with the location specified as Dorchester, Argus Citizen, Hyde Park, MA, W. 9,600.

  • Content Overview:
    The article discusses the exhibition of Dürer and Bruegel's works, highlighting their significance in art history. It emphasizes the unique qualities of their art, such as Dürer's meticulous attention to detail and Bruegel's depiction of everyday life and human experience. The article also mentions the Fogg Museum's role in showcasing these masterpieces and provides insights into the artists' techniques and themes.

Middle Section:

  • Secondary Article:
    To the right of the main article, there is another piece titled:
    "Harvard sponsors art tours"
    This article, attributed to the New York Times News Service, discusses art tours organized by Harvard University. It mentions that these tours are sponsored by the Fogg Art Museum and include trips to various global destinations such as Morocco, Jerusalem, Crete, Malta, Venice, Rhodes, and the Soviet Union. The tours are led by renowned art historians and curators, and they cover a range of art periods, including the Renaissance, Baroque, and Islamic art. The article also provides details on pricing, ranging from $1,900 to $5,300, and notes that contributions are tax-deductible.

  • Publication Details:
    The article is dated November 29, 1982, and is from the Brunsick, ME Times-Record.

Bottom Section:

  • Photograph:
    Below the articles, there is a black-and-white photograph depicting a construction site. The image shows a crane lifting a large wooden beam, likely part of the construction of the Fogg Art Museum's addition. The caption beneath the photo reads:
    "After several days of pounding on girders and piercing student's ears every three seconds, this crane will drive its last pile Monday morning on the construction site of the Fogg Art Museum's addition."
    The photo also includes a timestamp: November 13, 1982, and a credit to Daniel J. Friedman.

  • Additional Text:
    To the right of the photograph, there is a small note indicating that the Harvard Crimson, a student newspaper from Cambridge, MA, reported on the construction. The note is dated November 13, 1982, and mentions that students found the construction noise disruptive, with a quote:
    "Impossible to study or sleep sometimes," attributed to a student named Daniel J. Friedman.

Overall Layout:

  • The page is structured with two main articles side by side, accompanied by a photograph and additional contextual notes. The design is typical of a newspaper or magazine layout, with clear headings, bylines, and dates for each piece of content. The visual and textual elements work together to provide a comprehensive overview of art exhibitions, educational tours, and campus construction activities.

This page offers a snapshot of cultural and academic life in the early 1980s, focusing on art, education, and infrastructure development.

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The image appears to be a page from a newspaper or magazine clipping file. It contains several articles and clippings related to art exhibitions and museums. Here are the key details:

  1. The first article is titled "Durer and Bruegel Works on Exhibit at Fogg Museum" and discusses an exhibition of works by the artists Durer and Bruegel at the Fogg Art Museum. It provides details about the artists' styles and the themes in their works.

  2. The second article is titled "Harvard sponsors art tours" and discusses a series of art tours being sponsored by Harvard University in collaboration with the Fogg Art Museum. It provides details about the destinations, dates, and costs of the tours.

  3. The third article is titled "Construction of the Fogg Art Museum addition at the intersection of Quincy St. and Cambridge St." and discusses the construction of an addition to the Fogg Art Museum.

  4. There are also several other clippings and articles related to art exhibitions, museums, and architecture.

  5. The clippings are organized in a chronological order, with the earliest one being from December 1982 and the latest one from November 1982.

Overall, the image appears to be a collection of clippings and articles related to art and architecture, specifically focusing on exhibitions, museums, and construction projects in the Boston area.