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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, May 1973-March 1978

ARCH.2003.39, Rendition: 806626

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The image appears to be a page from a scrapbook or a collection of news clippings and articles, primarily related to events and exhibitions at the Busch-Reisinger Museum in 1975. Here's a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. Top Left Image:

    • There is a photograph of an ancient artifact, specifically a hanging lamp or filler, which is described as being from the Roman era. The caption mentions it was found by Kate Dunham in 1971 and donated to the Fogg Art Museum.
  2. Top Right Article:

    • The article titled "Gala Reception Plans" discusses an event at the Busch-Reisinger Museum on January 25, 1975.
    • The event includes a performance by the Famed Flintstrop group and highlights a reception for the Friends of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • The reception marks the launch of a membership drive and features a lecture by Dr. John Coolidge on "Craft into Art: The Aesthetic Movement."
    • There is also a mention of an exhibition of ancient Chinese jades from the Grenville L. Winthrop collection, which is noted as the finest single assemblage of archaic jades in the world.
  3. Bottom Article:

    • The article titled "Busch-Reisinger Kicks Off Member Drive with Art Nouveau Exposition" discusses the museum's membership drive and an accompanying exhibition.
    • The exhibition, "Craft into Art: The Aesthetic Movement," features works by artists such as William Morris and Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
    • The article mentions the significance of the exhibition in showcasing the development of 20th-century art and design.
    • It also highlights the museum's efforts to engage the community and attract new members through this event.
  4. Additional Clippings:

    • There are smaller clippings attached to the bottom of the page, which seem to provide additional information or related news, but the text is not fully legible in the image.

Overall, the image captures a snapshot of cultural and artistic events at the Busch-Reisinger Museum in 1975, highlighting specific exhibitions and community engagement efforts.

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The image contains two newspaper clippings and a photograph related to art exhibitions at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University.

  1. Top Right Clipping (Med. ARPA News, January 1975):

    • Headline: Gala Reception Planned
    • Details:
      • The Busch-Reisinger Museum is hosting a gala reception on January 23, 1975, featuring a performance on a Flentrop organ by E. Power Biggs.
      • The event is a fundraiser for the museum's Committee of Friends and will include talks by Harvard faculty members.
      • The exhibition "Craft into Art, 1880-1950" is highlighted, showcasing various art forms including Bauhaus archives, prints, paintings, and sculpture from Northern and Central Europe.
      • An exhibition of "Ancient Chinese Jades from the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection" is also noted, with pieces dating from the Neolithic Period through the Han Dynasty.
  2. Bottom Right Clipping (Kansas City Times, January 23, 1975):

    • Headline: Busch-Reisinger Kicks Off Member Drive with Art Nouveau Exposition
    • Details:
      • The Busch-Reisinger Museum is launching a membership drive with an Art Nouveau exhibition.
      • The exhibition features pieces by notable artists such as René Lalique, Émile Gallé, and Louis Comfort Tiffany.
      • The museum's director, Dr. Fredy Konrader, is quoted emphasizing the importance of Art Nouveau in the museum's collection.
      • The exhibition includes a variety of decorative arts and glasswork, reflecting the intricate designs and craftsmanship of the Art Nouveau period.
  3. Left Image:

    • Photograph: A hanging lamp by Louis Comfort Tiffany, circa 1895.
    • Caption: "Hanging Lamp, Shade (Tiffany glass ca. 1895) by Louis Comfort Tiffany, bronze frame by John La Farge, 1895-1900."
    • Description: The photograph shows an ornate lamp with a bronze frame and a decorative shade, typical of Tiffany's Art Nouveau style.

Overall, the image provides a snapshot of the Busch-Reisinger Museum's activities in 1975, focusing on fundraising events and exhibitions showcasing Art Nouveau and ancient Chinese jades.

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The image is a collage of newspaper clippings and a photograph, all related to exhibitions and events at the Busch-Reisinger Museum in 1975.

  1. Top Left (Photograph):

    • A black and white photograph of a "Swinging Lamp" from Tiffany glass, dated 1895, is displayed. The caption reads "Swinging Lamp, Tiffany glass (ca. 1895) from the collection of Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III."
  2. Top Right (Newspaper Clipping):

    • Headline: "Gala Reception Planned" at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, dated January 2, 1975.
    • Content:
      • The article mentions an upcoming gala reception and exhibition launch on January 23, starting at 7 p.m., which will include a membership drive.
      • There are gallery talks by Harvard faculty members, including Dr. Freddy Komninos, starting at 7:30 p.m.
      • The exhibition, "Craft into Art: 1880-1950," includes displays from the Bauhaus Archives and other art treasures.
      • An exhibition of ancient Chinese jades from the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection is also mentioned.
  3. Bottom Left (Newspaper Clipping):

    • Headline: "Busch-Reisinger Kicks Off Member Drive with Art Nouveau Exposition," dated January 23, 1975.
    • Content:
      • The article discusses the museum's membership drive and the exhibition "Art Nouveau: The Modern Style."
      • It describes the Art Nouveau style as a reaction to industrialization and the romanticism of the past.
      • The exhibition features works by various artists, including Louis Comfort Tiffany, Hector Guimard, and Louis Majorelle.
      • The article highlights the variety of objects on display, including furniture, lamps, and decorative arts.
  4. Bottom Right (Newspaper Clipping):

    • Headline: "Art Nouveau: The Modern Style" with more detailed descriptions.
    • Content:
      • The article provides a deeper look into the Art Nouveau exhibition, emphasizing its historical and aesthetic significance.
      • It discusses the influence of nature on Art Nouveau designs and the style's popularity in Europe and America.
      • The exhibition is said to showcase over 150 items, including furniture, lamps, and decorative objects, all reflecting the movement's unique aesthetic.

The overall theme of the clippings revolves around the Busch-Reisinger Museum's efforts to promote its membership drive and highlight its exhibitions, particularly focusing on the Art Nouveau movement and ancient Chinese jades.

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The image shows a collage of newspaper clippings from the 1970s and early 1980s, highlighting events at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • The clipping is titled "Gala Reception Planned" and is dated January 23, 1975.
    • It discusses a performance on the famous Fenton organ by E. Power Biggs and a gallery talk by Harvard faculty members.
    • The reception, starting at 7 p.m., is to launch a new membership drive. The exhibition "Craft into Art, 1880-1950" is also highlighted, featuring items from the Fogg Art Museum and other art treasures.
  2. Top Right Clipping:

    • Another news piece titled "Exhibition of Ancient Chinese Jades" from the same year, January 23, 1975.
    • It describes the exhibition "Ancient Chinese Jades from the Winthrop Collection," showcasing 630 pieces from the Neolithic Period through the Han Dynasty.
    • The pieces are curated by Max Lehrs and will be on display until the end of the month.
  3. Bottom Clipping:

    • The article is titled "Busch-Reisinger Kicks Off Member Drive with Art Nouveau Exposition" and is dated January 14, 1975.
    • It describes a lively exhibition of Art Nouveau items in the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The article includes a detailed description of the Art Nouveau pieces, including a variety of objects such as lamps, furniture, and decorative items.
    • The event is described as a significant kick-off for a membership drive, emphasizing the historical and aesthetic value of the displayed items.

Each clipping provides a snapshot of cultural and educational events at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, showcasing its rich collections and activities from the mid-1970s.

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The image displays a collection of newspaper clippings and a photograph, all mounted on a board. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. Photograph with Caption:

    • The photograph shows a hanging lamp, identified as a "Swinging Lamp, Dale (Tiffany glass ca. 1898-1900)." The caption mentions that this lamp, along with 39 other items from the complementary collection of Mr. and Mrs. John Nicholas, will be on display at the Fogg Art Museum from March 5 to April 18, 1959.
  2. Newspaper Clipping (Source: MED. ARGA NEWS, Jan 7, 1975):

    • Headline: "GALA RECEPTION PLANNED"
    • The article discusses the plans for a gala reception at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, featuring a performance on the Fisk organ by E. Power Biggs, gallery talks by Harvard faculty, and an exhibition of works by Le Corbusier. The event aims to launch a major membership drive and highlight the museum's new role in the Fine Arts Department. The reception will be held on Friday, January 10, at 7:30 p.m., with an exhibition titled "Craft into Art: 1880-1950," which includes pieces from the Bauhaus Archives, and an exhibition of ancient Chinese jades from the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection.
  3. Newspaper Clipping (Source: Harvard Crimson, February 13, 1975):

    • Headline: "Busch-Reisinger Kicks Off Member Drive with Art Nouveau Exposition"
    • The article describes the Busch-Reisinger Museum's membership drive, launched with an exhibition of Art Nouveau. The show, titled "Art Nouveau: The Line Becomes a Curve," features works by artists such as Hector Guimard, Louis Comfort Tiffany, and Alphonse Mucha. The exhibition emphasizes the use of line and curves in Art Nouveau pieces, including furniture, lighting, jewelry, and graphics. The article also mentions the museum's history, its focus on 19th and 20th-century art, and its role in promoting interest in lesser-known art forms.

Each clipping provides information about events, exhibitions, and initiatives at the Busch-Reisinger Museum and Fogg Art Museum, highlighting specific art pieces and the purpose of the events.

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The image is a scanned newspaper page from the Med. Arga News, dated Saturday, April 12, 1975. The page features several articles related to art and museum events:

  1. Gala Reception Planned for Busch-Reisinger Museum (Top Right):

    • A performance by the famed Flentrop organ by E. Power Biggs will highlight the reopening of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which is to be hosted by the Committee of Friends.
    • The reception will start with a 7 p.m. launch at the mayor's home, followed by an 8 p.m. organ recital at Adolphus Busch Hall.
    • The event includes a major loan exhibition, "Craft into Art: Jugs and Vessels from Ancient Crete to Modern California," featuring over 150 objects.
    • A gallery talk will be given by Harvard faculty members, starting at 9:30 p.m.
  2. Exhibition of Ancient Chinese Jades (Top Right):

    • An exhibition of "Ancient Chinese Jades" from the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection will be held in the Fogg Art Museum.
    • The 630 pieces, considered one of the finest single assemblages of archaic jades, are being shown together for the first time since their acquisition in 1943.
    • The exhibition will run from April 19 to June 17, highlighting ritual and decorative uses of jade artifacts from the Neolithic Period through the Han Dynasty.
    • Max Loehr, a noted scholar, curated the exhibition.
  3. Busch-Reisinger Kicks Off Member Drive with Art Nouveau Exposition (Bottom):

    • The Busch-Reisinger Museum has launched a membership drive with a major exhibition on Art Nouveau.
    • The exhibition, titled "Jugendstil/Art Nouveau: Art Nouveau in Germany," showcases various aspects of the Art Nouveau movement, including posters, furniture, ceramics, and more.
    • The exhibition aims to attract new members and features works from artists like Henry van de Velde and Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
    • The drive includes a gala reception, with an illustrated brochure and catalogue available for visitors.
    • The article also mentions the historical context and significance of the Art Nouveau movement.

Overall, the newspaper page is dedicated to promoting significant art exhibitions and related events at Harvard's museums, highlighting both the cultural and social aspects of these events.

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This image shows pages of newspaper articles and information pinned onto a bulletin board. The paper at the top left corner features a photo of the "Hanging Lamp Shaft" from the Tiffany glass, dated 1899, by Louis Comfort Tiffany. Below it, there's a piece of text with the title "Hanging Lamp Shaft." The article next to the photograph on the right discusses a gala reception planned at an art institution, mentioning a performance, gallery talks, and a reception on January 29.

Beneath this, occupying a larger portion of the board is another article with the headline "Busch-Reisinger Kicks Off Member Drive with Art Nouveau Exposition." It details events and exhibitions related to art, including discussions about pieces from the Busch-Reisinger Museum and information about their membership drive. The article refers to specific art movements, including the Art Nouveau period, and mentions various artworks and trends in art during that time.

The text is overlaid with handwritten notes and underlines, indicating someone may have been studying this material or was interested in certain aspects of it. The handwritten notes and underlined sections suggest that the articles and photograph may have been used for research or as reference materials. The board and the papers have an aged quality, giving the impression that this is an archival photo or documentation for historical purposes.

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The image shows a scrapbook page that contains three newspaper clippings related to art exhibitions and events at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, dated around January 1975.

  1. The top-left clipping includes a black-and-white photograph of a Hanging Lamp Shade (Tiffany glass, circa 1895) by Louis Comfort Tiffany, which was on display at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. Below the picture is a caption describing the lamp shade and noting the exhibition "Craft into Fine Art: 1880-1950," running through March 8. A handwritten note in red ink shows the date "GAZETTE 1-17-75."

  2. The top-right clipping is titled "GALA RECEPTION PLANNED" and is marked "Med. Area News Jan 23, 1975" in handwriting. It discusses a gala reception on January 29 at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, highlighting a performance on the Flentrop organ by E. Power Biggs, gallery talks by Harvard faculty, and an exhibition of art treasures. It mentions a membership drive launch for the museum's Friends organization and describes exhibitions such as "Craft into Art: 1880-1950" and "EXHIBITION OF ANCIENT CHINESE JADES," including details about the jade collection and related talks.

  3. The large clipping at the bottom of the page is titled "Busch-Reisinger Kicks Off Member Drive with Art Nouveau Exposition," from the "Wellesley Townsman January 23, 1975," written by Mathilde Goodwin Bird. It describes the museum's display of Bauhaus and Art Nouveau, mentioning specific works, including a Flentrop organ and various paintings, drawings, and decor. The article highlights architectural elements, detailed descriptions of featured artworks, and the atmosphere of the exhibition. It also talks about the positive reception of the exhibition, the museum’s programming, and particular artworks like a self-portrait by Max Beckmann and an Art Nouveau vitrine.

The overall page documents and commemorates art exhibitions and events hosted by the Busch-Reisinger Museum in early 1975, focusing on Art Nouveau, Bauhaus, Tiffany glass, Chinese jade, and related cultural programs.

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The image appears to be a collage of newspaper clippings and articles related to art exhibitions and events at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The clippings cover a range of topics, including:

  • A gala reception planned for January 29, 1975, to celebrate the launch of a major membership drive for the museum. The event will feature talks by Harvard faculty, displays of art works, and a reception.

  • An exhibition of ancient Chinese jades from the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection, on view from January 22 to March 18, 1975. The exhibition will showcase a collection of jade artifacts from the Neolithic Period, illustrating both ritual and decorative uses of the material.

  • An exhibition of Art Nouveau objects, featuring works by artists such as Gustav Klimt, Alphonse Mucha, and Koloman Moser. The exhibition will run from January 22 to March 18, 1975.

  • An article about the opening of the Art Nouveau Exposition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, featuring works by artists such as Gustav Klimt, Alphonse Mucha, and Koloman Moser. The exhibition will run from January 22 to March 18, 1975.

The clippings provide details about the exhibitions, including dates, locations, and descriptions of the artworks on display. They also mention the involvement of Harvard faculty and the museum's efforts to attract new members through the exhibitions.

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The image shows a historical newspaper clipping or article page from the Med Arga News, dated January 28, 1975. The page features two main articles, each accompanied by a small illustration or photograph.

Left Side:

  • Illustration: A black-and-white drawing or photograph of a stone jade artifact, likely an ancient Chinese jade piece. The artifact is depicted as a teardrop-shaped object with intricate carvings or patterns on its surface. It is suspended by a string, suggesting it might be part of an exhibit or display.
  • Caption: Below the illustration, there is a caption that reads:
    "Hanging Jade Statue (Tifoli) shown as a 1995 acquisition by Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Rockerfeller Center, along with 39 other items from the collection of Charles de Loewenfeld, 1880-1968. The exhibition 'Craft Into Art' was held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Jan. 1975."
    This indicates that the jade artifact was part of a 1995 acquisition by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and was displayed in an exhibition titled "Craft Into Art" at the Busch-Reisinger Museum in January 1975.

Right Side:

  • Headline: The main headline reads:
    "GALA RECEPTION PLANNED MED ARGA NEWS BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM JAN. 28, 1975"
    This suggests that the article is announcing a gala reception event at the Busch-Reisinger Museum scheduled for January 28, 1975.

  • Subheadline: Below the main headline, there is a subheadline that reads:
    "A performance on the famed Planck organ by E. Power Biggs will open the gala evening, followed by an hour-long lecture by Richard Krautheimer on the treasures of the Busch-Reisinger Museum to be hosted by The Committee of Friends."
    This indicates that the gala will feature a performance by E. Power Biggs on the Planck organ, followed by a lecture by Richard Krautheimer on the museum's treasures, hosted by the Committee of Friends.

  • Body Text: The article provides details about the event:

    • The reception will begin at 7 p.m. and include the launch of the major membership drive for the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
    • Supporters of the museum, including members and friends, are invited.
    • The Friends' Organization, chaired by Freddy Homburger, will provide the membership drive.
    • The event will also feature gallery talks by Harvard faculty members, starting at 7:30 p.m., covering topics such as architectural surroundings, ancient sculpture, and other art treasures.
    • An exhibition titled "Craft Into Art: Archives which Illustrate the Development of Jade" will be on view, showcasing jade artifacts from the Neolithic Period through the Han Dynasty, illustrating both ritual and decorative uses of jade.

Additional Articles:

Below the main article, there is another headline:
"BUSCH-REISINGER KICKS OFF MEMBER DRIVE WITH ART NOUVEAU EXPOSITION"
This suggests that the Busch-Reisinger Museum is launching a membership drive and featuring an Art Nouveau exposition as part of the event.

Overall Context:

The page appears to be a historical record of cultural and museum events from January 1975, focusing on the Busch-Reisinger Museum. It highlights a gala reception, a membership drive, and exhibitions featuring jade artifacts and Art Nouveau works. The inclusion of the jade artifact illustration ties into the "Craft Into Art" exhibition mentioned in the article. The layout and typography suggest it is from a newspaper or museum newsletter.