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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, May 1973-March 1978

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The image shows a scrapbook page with two newspaper clippings from the 1970s. The clippings are about events and exhibitions related to the Fogg Art Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

  1. Top Clipping (March 6, 1975):

    • Headline: "Week Ahead at the Fogg"
    • Content:
      • Announces the Berkshire Chamber Ensemble's performance as part of the Fogg Art Museum Concert Series during the week of March 10-14, 1975.
      • Details the schedule and performers for each day:
        • Monday, March 10: Berkshire Chamber Ensemble with Louis Ignatius Kall (guitar), Lynne Priest Bujak (flute), and others performing works by Holst, Telemann, and more.
        • Tuesday, March 11: Amherst High School Choraley performing works by Haydn, Hindemith, and others.
        • Wednesday, March 12: Virginia Leapley (flute) and others performing works by Debussy, Saint-Saëns, and more.
        • Thursday, March 13: Kenneth Siegenthaler (piano) performing works by Beethoven, Chopin, and others.
        • Friday, March 14: Mark Kroll (harpsichord) performing works by Prokofiev and J.S. Bach.
  2. Bottom Clipping (March 13, 1975):

    • Headline: "Museum's collection yields 'Craft into Art'"
    • Subheadline: "Busch-Reisinger Museum opens $3 million development campaign with music and a show"
    • Content:
      • Describes the Busch-Reisinger Museum's $3 million development campaign and an exhibition titled "Craft into Art."
      • Mentions the museum's collection of Romanesque and Renaissance art, including works by Walter Gropius and other German artists.
      • Highlights the museum's focus on German Expressionist art and its role in the development of modern art.
      • Notes the museum's plans to expand its collection and facilities, including a new wing and additional galleries.
      • Describes the opening events, including organ concerts and a lecture series.

The clippings are attached to a brown scrapbook page with clear tape. The text is detailed and provides a historical snapshot of cultural events and exhibitions from that time.

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The image shows two newspaper clippings pinned on a board. The first clipping, dated March 6, 1975, is about an upcoming concert series at the Fogg Art Museum featuring the Berkshire Chamber Ensemble with Dutch guitarist Louis Ignatius Gall. The series, scheduled from March 10 to 14, includes performances of works by Bach, Haydn, Telemann, and others.

The second clipping, dated March 10, 1975, reports on the Busch-Reisinger Museum's $3 million development campaign titled 'Craft into Art.' The article, written by Carol Le Brun Deikman, highlights the museum's plans to expand its collection and facilities, focusing on German and Northern European art. The museum, located at Harvard University, aims to enhance its role as a study center and plans to open a new building with improved climate control and a Flentrop organ. The article also mentions upcoming organ concerts and the museum's future goals.

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The image is a collage of two newspaper clippings from the March 1975 issue of a local publication, specifically focused on the cultural and musical events in the area.

Top Clipping:
The top clipping is titled "March Music at the Fogg" and announces a series of concerts by the Berkshire Chamber Ensemble with renowned Dutch classical guitarist Louis Ignatius Gall. The series takes place at the Fogg Art Museum from March 10 to March 14. The schedule includes performances on:

  • March 10: Louis Ignatius Gall, guitar; Lynne Priest Bujak, flute; Louis Tavelli, viola and cello.
  • March 11: Amherst High School Chorale.
  • March 12: Virginia Legua, flute; Lee Wilson, piano.
  • March 13: Kenneth Ziegenfuss, piano.
  • March 14: J.S. Bach, performed by J.J. Froberger and J.S. Bach.

Bottom Clipping:
The bottom clipping is titled "Museum's collection yields 'Craft into Art'" by Carol Le Brun Daikinan, discussing the Busch-Reisinger Museum's $3 million development campaign. The article highlights the museum’s commitment to expanding its collection and exhibitions, focusing on German Expressionism. It mentions several key aspects:

  • The renovation of the Romanece hall and the establishment of a new exhibition space, "Craft into Art, 1880-1960."
  • The focus on German Expressionist art, including works by artists like Beckmann, Kirchner, and Nolde.
  • The museum’s plans for future development, including a new wing and a focus on German Expressionist prints and drawings.
  • An upcoming exhibition of German Expressionist prints opening on March 15 and continuing until April 26.

The clippings together highlight the cultural and artistic activities happening at the Fogg Art Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum, showcasing both musical performances and art exhibitions.

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The image consists of two newspaper clippings and one sheet of paper with a handwritten note.

  1. Top Clipping (Medieval News/Focus, March 6, 1975):

    • Title: "March Music at the Fog"
    • The Berkshire Chamber Ensemble, featuring renowned Dutch guitarist Louis Ignatius Gall, will perform at the Fog Art Museum over a week from March 10 to 14.
    • The performances will take place in the museum courtyard and are open to the public. The schedule includes:
      • Monday, March 10: Berkshire Chamber Ensemble with Louis Gall and other musicians.
      • Tuesday, March 11: Amherst High School Chorale.
      • Wednesday, March 12: Virginia Legula and Lee Wilson.
      • Thursday, March 13: Kenneth Ziegenfuss.
      • Friday, March 14: J. D. Froberger and J.S. Bach.
  2. Middle Clipping (MONITOR, March 10, 1975):

    • Title: "Museum's collection yields 'Craft into Art'"
    • The article discusses the Busch-Reisinger Museum's $3 million development campaign with music and a show.
    • It highlights the museum's commitment to expanding its collections, including a renowned Flentrop organ and the works of German and Northern European artists.
    • The exhibition "Craft into Art, 1860-1960" showcases a range of artworks, including paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts.
    • The article also mentions the museum's ongoing efforts to acquire and preserve art, particularly German expressionist art, and its plans for future exhibitions and concerts.
  3. Bottom Clipping/Sheet (Handwritten note):

    • The handwritten note appears to be a list or schedule related to the events mentioned in the top clipping, but the details are not entirely clear due to the partial view and the quality of the handwriting.

The clippings provide information about cultural events and the expansion efforts of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, focusing on classical music performances and the exhibition of historical and contemporary art.

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The image shows two newspaper clippings, both related to art and music events.

  1. The first clipping, titled "March Music at the Foggy Art Museum," is from March 6, 1975, and is published in "Medieval News/Focus." It announces a series of concerts by the Berkshire Chamber Ensemble, featuring renowned Dutch classical guitarist Louis Ignatius Gall. The concerts are scheduled for March 10-14, 1975, at the Foggy Art Museum. The concerts will include works by various composers such as Bach, Haydn, Beethoven, Debussy, Saint-Saëns, and J.S. Bach. Each day features a different program, including solo performances and ensemble pieces.

  2. The second clipping, titled "Museum's Collection Yields 'Craft into Art'," is from the March 10, 1975, issue of the Monitor. It reports on the opening of a $3 million development campaign for the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The campaign aims to expand the museum's collection and facilities. The article discusses the museum's commitment to preserving and expanding its collection of German and Northern European art, featuring pieces from the 16th to 20th centuries. It mentions the addition of a new wing, designed by architect Behnisch Architekten, which will include a permanent exhibition space for German art, a concert hall, and an auditorium. The museum will also feature a new print room and a study center. The opening of the new wing is scheduled for April 26, 1975. The article highlights the significance of the new additions and the museum's efforts to stimulate interest in the arts.

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The image contains two newspaper clippings, each detailing cultural events and developments related to music and art.

Top Clipping: "March Music at the Fogg"

This section announces a series of concerts titled "Maverick '89: Medieval New Focus," presented by the Berkshire Chamber Ensemble at the Fogg Art Museum. The concerts are free and open to the public, scheduled as follows:

  • Sunday, March 5: The Berkshire Chamber Ensemble, featuring Louis Inegal (viola), will perform works by Louis Andriessen, Joan Tower, and others.

  • Tuesday, March 7: Louis Inegal (viola) and Luis Leguia (cello) will perform pieces by Boccherini, Castelnuovo-Tedesco, and others.

  • Wednesday, March 8: The Amherst High School Chorale, directed by John Hayes, will perform works by Haydn, Hindemith, and others.

  • Thursday, March 9: Lee Wilson (flute) and Virginia Eskin (piano) will perform works by Beethoven, Debussy, and others.

  • Sunday, March 12: Kenneth Seigenfuss (piano) will play works by Chopin and Prokofiev.

  • Tuesday, March 14: Mark Kroll (harpsichord) will perform pieces by J.J. Froberger and J.S. Bach.

Bottom Clipping: "Museum's collection yields 'Craft into Art'"

This article, written by Carol Le Brun Danielson, discusses a significant development at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, part of Harvard University.

  • The museum has launched a $3 million development campaign to expand and refurbish its facilities. This initiative aims to reaffirm its goals as a world-class center for Germanic art.

  • The Busch-Reisinger Museum is noted for its international Baroque Flentrop organ, a significant instrument that will remain a focal point.

  • The article mentions that the museum will not change its core mission, which focuses on Central and Northern European art. The expansion will include new acquisitions and the re-installation of its permanent collection.

  • A new exhibition titled "Craft into Art, 1890-1980," showcasing German and Austrian art, will mark the start of this development phase. The exhibit will feature objects from the museum’s permanent collection, including works by notable artists such as Otto Rittweger and Peter Behrens.

  • The exhibition opens on April 28 and will run through July 30. It will explore how craftsmanship in utilitarian objects can elevate them to the level of fine art.

  • The Busch-Reisinger Museum's staff has prepared an illustrated catalog for the exhibition, and a schedule of lectures and concerts is planned to accompany it. The museum's curator, Peter Nisbet, emphasizes the unique focus on Germanic art and culture.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings mounted on an orange-brown paper background, possibly for archival or presentation purposes. There are three distinct sections of text here:

  1. The top left clipping is titled "MARCH MUSIC AT THE FOGG" with the subheading "Mediaeval/Renaissance Focus," and it discusses a schedule of music ensembles, the specific dates, and the pieces they are expected to perform. The date "March 6, 1975" is handwritten in the margin.

  2. The top right section seems to be a continuation of the previous clipping or another event notice, including more details about the performers and the musical works they are playing.

  3. The lower half of the image features a large newspaper article with the headline "Museum's Collection yields 'Craft into Art'." The byline attributes the article to Clarence Fanto from the "Monitor," and it's dated "MARCH 10, 1975." The article mentions a $3 million development campaign involving the Busch-Reisinger Museum and includes an extensive text discussing the events, exhibitions, and historical aspects related to the museum and its art collection. The text contains descriptions of the artworks and some commentary on the museum's efforts to blend craft and art.

Each clipping shows signs of natural aging, with some discoloration and wear, complementing the retrospective nature of the content. The arrangement of these clippings suggests that they were carefully preserved for reference or remembrance of the events and activities they describe.

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The image is a collage of two different pages, one from a newspaper and the other from a magazine. The newspaper page has a heading "MARCH MUSIC AT THE FOG" with a list of concerts. The concerts are performed by the Berkshire Chamber Ensemble, which includes musicians like Louis Ignatus Call, Virginia Bujak, and others. The concerts are open to the public, and the schedule is provided. The magazine page has a heading "Museum's collection yields 'Craft into Art'" and discusses the opening of the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The museum has a collection of German and Northern European art, and it will launch a $3 million development campaign. The museum's collection includes works by artists like E. Philip Flintrop and Walter Gropius. The museum's goal is to become a center for German and Northern European art, and it will offer free admission to organ concerts.

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The image shows two newspaper clippings mounted on a card or page. The top section is titled "March Music at the Fogg" and is dated March 6, 1975. It appears to be a program or announcement for a series of musical performances scheduled at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The text lists a variety of concerts featuring the Berkshire Chamber Ensemble, with performances by renowned musicians such as Louis Salko, John Borluga, and others. The schedule includes works by composers like Beethoven, Debussy, Saint-Saëns, and Bach, among others. The performances are scheduled from Monday, March 10, to Friday, March 14, 1975, and are open to the public and free of charge.

The bottom section is titled "Museum's collection yields 'Craft into Art'" and is dated March 10, 1975. This article discusses the opening of a new exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which focuses on the theme of "Craft into Art." The article highlights the museum's $3 million development campaign and its mission to expand the collection and showcase works that blur the boundaries between craft and fine art. It mentions the museum's expansion plans, including the acquisition of new artworks and the renovation of its facilities. The article also discusses the museum's focus on Germanic art, including works by artists such as Christian Dell, Henry van de Velde, and others. Additionally, it references the museum's educational programs and its commitment to engaging the public through exhibitions and events.

Both sections are printed on aged, slightly yellowed paper, suggesting they are historical documents from the mid-1970s. The layout includes headlines, subheadings, and detailed descriptions, typical of newspaper articles from that era. The overall design is clean and structured, with clear typography and organized content.

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The image is a photograph of a page from a newspaper or magazine. The page contains two articles, each with a headline and a byline. The top article is titled "MARCH MUSIC AT THE FOGG" and is dated March 10, 1935. It is credited to "Medine News/Focus." The article discusses a series of concerts featuring classical music performances by the Berkshire Chamber Ensemble and other musicians. The concerts are scheduled to take place at the Fogg Art Museum.

The second article is titled "Museum's collection yields 'Craft into Art'" and is also dated March 10, 1935. It is credited to "Caron Le Brun Danielian." This article announces the opening of a new exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which is part of the Fogg Art Museum. The exhibition, titled "Craft into Art," showcases the museum's collection of applied arts, including works by notable German and Northern European artists. The article highlights the museum's commitment to preserving and displaying these works, which are considered important contributions to the art world.

Both articles are printed on a beige-colored page, with the text in black ink. The layout is straightforward, with the headlines at the top of each article and the body text below. The articles are separated by a horizontal line, indicating a clear division between them. The page appears to be from a publication that focuses on cultural and artistic events, given the content of the articles.