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The image displays a typed announcement regarding an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum. The document is dated June 25, 1976, and is titled "KOREAN CERAMICS IN SUMMER EXHIBITION." It announces a small exhibition of Korean ceramics from the Old Silla and Unified Silla periods (57 B.C. – 668 A.D.) from June 29 through August 29. The exhibition is organized by Acting Assistant Curator Richard Mellott and features pieces on loan from Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Henderson, Jr., showcasing bold, innovative, and sculptural forms of Silla pottery. The document also mentions that the Fogg Oriental galleries will also be featuring a selection of Japanese lacquers, Indian Pala bronzes, and Southeast Asian sculpture and painting.
The announcement also informs readers about the museum's summer hours, which will be Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., and notes that the Fogg Art Museum will be closed on weekends beginning July 1 until Labor Day. The document includes contact information for further details, and it is typed on a light cream-colored paper, adhered to a brown backing.
This image shows a press release from the Fogg Art Museum, dated June 25, 1976. The text announces a small exhibition of Korean ceramics from the Old Silla and Unified Silla periods (57 B.C. – 668 A.D.). The exhibition will be on view from June 29 through August 29 and includes pieces loaned from the collection of Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Henderson, Jr. The exhibition showcases the variety of bold, innovative, and sculptural ceramic forms that were characteristic of Silla potters, including high pedestal cups, round-bottomed storage jars, horn-shaped cups, and wine containers shaped like small wagons.
The release mentions that the exhibition is organized by Acting Assistant Curator Richard Mellott and highlights the skill of Silla potters, as seen in rare monumental ceremonial stands. It also provides historical context about the production of high-fired, unglazed stoneware in Korea, which began with the introduction of the potter's wheel and tunnel kiln during the second century A.D. The text notes the influence of Silla potters on Japanese ceramics and mentions other exhibitions of Japanese lacquers, Indian Pala bronzes, and Southeast Asian sculpture and painting in the Fogg Oriental galleries.
The press release concludes with information about the museum's summer hours and weekend closure starting July 1 until Labor Day. For further information, it directs readers to contact Janet Cox or John McClurken at (617) 495-2397. The document is printed on a white sheet of paper and appears to be placed on a light-colored surface, possibly a folder or board. There are two holes punched on the right side of the paper, suggesting it was stored in a binder.
The image shows a press release from the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, dated June 25, 1976. The release is about an upcoming exhibition titled "Korean Ceramics in Summer Exhibition." The exhibition features Korean ceramics from the Old Silla and Unified Silla periods, which will be on display from June 29 to August 29. The exhibition is organized by Acting Assistant Curator Richard Mellott and includes pieces on loan from Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Henderson, Jr. The exhibition highlights the variety of bold, innovative, sculptural forms that were the trademarks of Silla potters and showcases the consummate skill of Silla potters in creating monumental ceremonial stands, high-fired, unglazed stoneware, and practical pottery. Additionally, the Fogg Oriental galleries will display a selection of Japanese lacquers, Indian Pala bronzes, and Southeast Asian sculpture and painting. The Fogg Art Museum will be closed on weekends until Labor Day, with summer hours from Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The image is a press release from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The press release is dated June 25, 1976, and announces a summer exhibition of Korean ceramics from the Old Silla and Unified Silla periods (57 B.C. - 668 A.D.). The exhibition will be on view at the Fogg Art Museum from June 29 through August 29, 1976.
The exhibition is organized by Acting Assistant Curator Richard Mellot and features representative examples of both common and unusual Silla ceramic forms, including high pedestal cups, round-bottomed storage jars, large horn-shaped cups, and wine containers in the form of small wagons. The exhibition also highlights the consummate skill of the Silla potters through rare, monumental ceremonial stands.
The press release also mentions that production of high-fired, unglazed stoneware in Korea began with the Chinese-inspired introduction of the potter's wheel and tunnel kiln during the second century A.D. Demands for this durable, practical pottery soared, and by the fifth century hundreds of kilns had sprung-up in the Silla kingdom of southern Korea. Many Silla potters traveled to Japan during this period, where they left a lasting effect on the development of Japanese ceramics.
In addition to the Korean ceramics exhibition, the Fogg Oriental galleries will also feature a selection of Japanese lacquers, Southeast Asian sculpture and painting, and Indian Pala bronzes this summer.
The press release also provides information on the museum's hours of operation, which will be closed on weekends until Labor Day, and the museum will be closed on Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
The image depicts a printed press release or informational notice from the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The document is formatted as a formal announcement, dated June 25, 1976, and is titled "KOREAN CERAMICS IN SUMMER EXHIBITION."
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This press release serves as an official announcement to inform the public about an upcoming exhibition of Korean ceramics at the Fogg Art Museum, providing details about the exhibit’s content, dates, and related programming.
The image presents a typed letter on a beige paper, dated June 25, 1976, and addressed to Janet Cox or John McClurken at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The letter is from the Fogg Art Museum and serves as an announcement for the "Korean Ceramics in Summer Exhibition."
In summary, the letter announces the upcoming exhibition "Korean Ceramics in Summer Exhibition" at the Fogg Art Museum, featuring a small collection of Korean ceramics from the Old Silla and Unified Silla periods. The exhibition will be on view from June 29 through August 29 and will include a selection of Japanese lacquers, Indian Pala bronzes, and Southeast Asian sculpture and painting. The museum will be closed on weekends until Labor Day and will have summer hours from Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
The image presents a press release from the Fogg Art Museum, dated June 25, 1976. The document is typed on beige paper and features a logo for the Fogg Art Museum in the top-left corner. The title of the exhibition, "Korean Ceramics in Summer Exhibition," is prominently displayed.
Exhibition Details:
Additional Information:
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The press release is set against a gray background, providing a clean and neutral backdrop for the document. Overall, the image effectively conveys the details of the exhibition and provides essential information for interested parties.
The image shows a press release from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, dated June 25, 1976.
The image presents a typed document on a beige paper, which appears to be a press release for an exhibition of Korean ceramics at the Fogg Art Museum. The document is dated June 25, 1976.
In summary, the document serves as a press release for an exhibition of Korean ceramics at the Fogg Art Museum, providing details about the exhibition, its organization, and the historical context of Silla ceramics, as well as information about additional exhibitions and the museum's summer hours.
The image depicts a press release from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, dated June 25, 1976. The press release announces a summer exhibition titled "Korean Ceramics in Summer Exhibition." The exhibition features Korean ceramics from the Old Silla and Unified Silla periods (57 B.C. - 668 A.D.) and will be on view from June 29 through August 29.
Key points from the press release include:
Exhibition Highlights: The exhibition showcases various pieces on loan from the collection of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mowry Gardner, Jr., illustrating the variety of Silla pottery forms, which are known for their bold, imaginative, and sculptural designs.
Curator: The exhibition is organized by Acting Assistant Curator Richard Mellott.
Exhibits: The exhibition includes both common and unusual Silla ceramic forms, such as high pedestal cups, round-bottomed storage jars, large horn-shaped cups, and wine containers shaped like small wagons. Notable pieces include rare, monumental ceremonial stands.
Historical Context: The press release provides background on the production of high-fired, unglazed stoneware in Korea, which began with the introduction of the potter's wheel and tunnel kiln during the second century A.D. The demand for this pottery led to the establishment of numerous kilns in the Silla kingdom by the fifth century, influencing Japanese ceramics as many Silla potters traveled to Japan.
Additional Exhibitions: The press release also mentions other exhibitions at the Fogg Oriental galleries, including Japanese lacquers, Indian Pala bronzes, and Southeast Asian sculpture and painting.
Museum Hours: The Fogg Art Museum will be closed on weekends until Labor Day. Summer hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Contact information for further details is provided: Janet Cox or John McClurken at (617) 495-2397.