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Fogg Museum Scrapbook, March 1927 - February 1928

ARCH.2003.1, Rendition: 790957

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The image shows an open book or a document with a page number "149" prominently displayed at the top center of the page. The text on the page appears to be discussing academic and cultural collaborations between Harvard and Princeton universities, focusing on their Fine Arts Club and the Art Studies publication series. It mentions articles written by Harvard professors concerning works of art in the Museum, with a specific reference to an article by Professor Morey of Princeton on the Harvard-Princeton Fine Arts Club. The text notes the exchange of professors between the two universities during the year 1924–25 and references an Institute in the History of Art held at Princeton in 1925.

Below this narrative, there is a section listing books published by members of the Division of Fine Arts. The authors listed are Denman Waldo Ross, Ph.D., George Henry Chase, Ph.D., Edward Waldo Forbes, A.M., and Arthur Pope, A.B. Each author’s name is followed by a list of publications they have authored, which include titles such as "Early History of Land Holding among the Germans, 1883," "Catalogue of Mediaeval and Renaissance Paintings in the Fogg Art Museum, 1919," and "Tone Relations in Painting, 1922."

The page is slightly aged, with some discoloration and what appears to be a sticker or label at the bottom left corner. The edges of the pages are slightly bent, indicating wear or handling over time. The binding on the right side of the page is visible, showing a maroon bookmark or ribbon, which is partially lifted.

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This image shows an open book with its pages bound to the right. The book is resting on a flat surface, and the visible page is numbered “149” in the top right corner. The text on the page discusses the contributions of Harvard professors to art-related publications and the collaboration between Harvard and Princeton universities. It mentions the Harvard-Princeton Fine Arts Club, the exchange of professors, and the publication "Art Studies."

Below the discussion, there is a list of books published by members of the Division of Fine Arts, with authors and their respective works:

  1. Denman Waldo Ross, Ph.D.:

    • "Early History of Land Holding among the Germans," 1883.
    • "Illustrations of Balance and Rhythm for the Use of Students and Teachers," 1900.
    • "Theory of Pure Design," 1907.
    • "On Drawing and Painting," 1919.
    • "The Painter’s Palette," 1919.
  2. George Henry Chase, Ph.D.:

    • "Catalogue of Loeb Collection of Arretine Pottery," 1908.
    • "Catalogue of Arretine Pottery in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston," 1916.
    • "Greek and Roman Sculpture in American Collections."
    • "History of Sculpture in Harper’s Fine Arts Series with Dr. Post."
    • "Associate Editor of Classical Journal since 1908 and of American Journal of Archaeology since 1910."
    • "Editor of Harper’s Fine Arts Series."
    • "Contributed numerous articles to Harvard Studies in Classical Philology, etc."
    • "Chairman of Publications Committee of the American School at Athens."
  3. Edward Waldo Forbes, A.M.:

    • "Catalogue of Mediaeval and Renaissance Paintings in the Fogg Art Museum," 1919.
    • "Also articles in Periodicals, such as Art in America."
  4. Arthur Pope, A.B.:

    • "Tone Relations in Painting," 1922. (New enlarged edition in preparation.)
    • "Articles in the Fogg Museum Catalogue of Mediaeval and Renaissance Painting," 1919.
    • "Introductions to Exhibition Catalogues of Fogg Museum, Ruskin, Degas."
    • "Articles in Periodicals, such as Art in America."
    • "Article in Art Studies—A Quantitative Theory of Aesthetic Values."

The book's cover appears to be a dark reddish-brown material, and the pages are slightly aged, indicating that this is an older book. There is also a small piece of tape visible at the bottom left corner of the page.

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This image displays an open, aged book, showing page 149. The page is printed on off-white, slightly yellowed paper, and is bound within a book that has a visible maroon hardcover spine. The page shows signs of wear, including some discoloration and a faint stain near the bottom edge.

The text is set in a traditional serif font and is arranged in paragraphs and a bulleted-style list. It discusses collaboration between Harvard and Princeton Universities in the study of art history during the early 20th century, particularly referencing an “Institute in the History of Art” held at Princeton in the summer of 1925 and a publication series called “Art Studies,” edited by professors from both universities.

The bulk of the page is a bibliography or list of publications by members of the Division of Fine Arts. It features four prominent scholars and their key works:

  1. Denman Waldo Ross, Ph.D.

    • Early History of Land Holding among the Germans, 1883.
    • Illustrations of Balance and Rhythm for the Use of Students and Teachers, 1900.
    • Theory of Pure Design, 1907.
    • On Drawing and Painting, 1919.
    • The Painter’s Palette, 1919.
  2. George Henry Chase, Ph.D.

    • Catalogue of Loeb Collection of Arretine Pottery, 1908.
    • Compiler of Catalogue of Arretine Pottery in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 1916.
    • Greek and Roman Sculpture in American Collections.
    • Notes his roles as Associate Editor for publications from 1908 and Chairman of the Publications Committee of the American School at Athens.
  3. Edward Waldo Forbes, A.M.

    • Catalogue of Mediaeval and Renaissance Paintings in the Fogg Art Museum, 1919.
    • Articles in periodicals, such as Art in America.
  4. Arthur Pope, A.B.

    • Tone Relations in Painting, 1922 (with note: “New enlarged edition in preparation.”)
    • Articles in the Fogg Museum catalogue, 1919.
    • Introductions to exhibition catalogues featuring artists like Ruskin and Degas.
    • Article in Art StudiesA Quantitative Theory of Aesthetic Values.

The overall tone of the page is academic and institutional, serving as a record of scholarly output associated with the art departments of Harvard and Princeton in the 1910s and 1920s. The book appears to be a historical archival or annual report of sorts, documenting contributions to the field of art history.

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The image shows an open book with a page displaying text about Harvard professors' contributions to art studies and publications. The text mentions the Harvard-Princeton Fine Arts Club, established by Professor Sachs of Harvard and Professor Morey of Princeton, which facilitated cooperation between the two universities. It highlights the exchange of professors and the publication of articles and books, particularly focusing on Medieval and Renaissance art. The page lists several books and articles published by Harvard professors, including works on art history, design theory, and exhibition catalogs. The book's cover is visible, featuring a maroon color with a white border, and the pages have a slight yellow tint, typical of aged paper.

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The image depicts an open book with a page that contains printed text. The book appears to be a collection of articles, as suggested by the title and content. The page is numbered "149" at the top center. The text is organized in a single column and is likely part of a larger publication. The content discusses various topics, including articles by Harvard professors, concerning works of art in the museum. It also mentions specific individuals and their contributions to the field of art and art history. The text is written in a formal and academic tone, suggesting that the book is intended for an educated audience interested in art and art history. The book's binding is visible on the right side of the image, and it appears to be a hardcover with a dark cover. The image captures a moment in time, showcasing a page from a book that provides insights into the world of art and art history.

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The image shows a page from a book, specifically page 149, which appears to be part of an academic or scholarly text. The page contains a list of publications authored or edited by members of the Division of Fine Arts at Harvard University. The content is formatted as a bibliographic entry, detailing the authors, titles, publication years, and sometimes additional notes about the works.

Key Features of the Page:

  1. Text Content:

    • The page lists several individuals and their contributions, including books, articles, and catalogs.
    • The entries are organized alphabetically by the authors' last names.
    • Each entry includes the author's name, academic credentials (e.g., Ph.D.), the title of the work, the year of publication, and sometimes additional context or affiliations.
  2. Authors Listed:

    • Denman Waldo Ross, Ph.D.: Listed with several publications, including "Early History of Land Holding among the Germans, 1883" and "Illustrations of Balance and Rhythm for the Use of Students and Teachers, 1900."
    • George Henry Chase, Ph.D.: Listed with works such as "Catalogue of Loeb Collection of Arettine Pottery, 1908" and "Greek and Roman Sculpture in American Collections."
    • Edward Waldo Forbes, A.M.: Listed with "Catalogue of Medieval and Renaissance Paintings in the Fogg Art Museum, 1910."
    • Arthur Pope, A.B.: Listed with "Tone Relations in Painting, 1922" and contributions to exhibition catalogs and periodicals.
  3. Formatting:

    • The text is typewritten or printed in a serif font, typical of academic publications from the early to mid-20th century.
    • Each entry is structured with clear headings and subheadings, making it easy to read and reference.
  4. Contextual Information:

    • The page appears to be part of a larger work discussing the contributions of Harvard's Division of Fine Arts, possibly within a historical or commemorative volume.
    • References to institutions such as the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard Studies, and the American School at Athens suggest a focus on art history, archaeology, and classical studies.
  5. Physical Appearance:

    • The book itself has aged pages with visible discoloration and wear, indicating it is an older publication.
    • The spine of the book is visible on the left side, showing a dark, leather-like binding.

Summary:

The image depicts a page from an academic or historical text listing the publications of faculty members from Harvard University's Division of Fine Arts. The content is bibliographic in nature, highlighting scholarly works in art history, archaeology, and related fields, and reflects the intellectual contributions of Harvard professors during the early 20th century. The page is part of a larger volume, likely documenting the achievements and impact of the university's Fine Arts division.

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  • An old hardcover book opened to a page on a gray surface.
  • The left page (page number 149 at the top center) contains a dense block of small serif text.
  • The text appears to be a list of contributors or notes about publications, mentioning various names and titles.
  • The page is cream-colored and somewhat yellowed with age, showing edge wear and a bit of discoloration or staining, especially near the bottom.
  • The binding on the right is a dark reddish-brown/maroon cover, with pages and bindings peeking out from the spine.
  • Overall, a vintage, well-used book or album with an inserted plate page.

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This is a photograph of a page from an old book. The page is numbered 149 in the top left corner and focuses on academic contributions related to art. It discusses Harvard and Princeton professors' collaboration on art studies and the history of art, mentioning the Harvard-Princeton Fine Arts Club. Below the main text is a list of books and works by members of the Division of Fine Arts, arranged with the authors' names in uppercase followed by their academic credentials and publications. The entries highlight topics such as medieval and Renaissance painting, pottery, sculpture, and art theory. The text is printed on aged paper, with visible wear along the edges and a maroon cover partially visible on the right side. The page is part of a bound book with a slightly worn physical condition.

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This image shows a page from a book. You can see the page number 149 at the top right corner. The text on the page seems to be discussing academic contributions made by professors to the study of art and, specifically, the exchange of ideas and cooperation between Harvard and Princeton universities. It talks about articles being published, presumably in relation to art history or art studies, and mentions an "Institute in the History of Art" held at Princeton. There's also a list of books published by members of the Division of Fine Arts, providing names of authors and titles, indicating a focus on subjects like Medieval and Renaissance art, classical philology, and various analyses or catalogues of art. The binding edge of the book is visible, and the page to the left (which has its text facing away from the camera) appears to be slightly worn or aged, consistent with what you might expect from a well-used book. The tone of the paper and the typeset suggest the book could be somewhat old.

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The image is of an open book, specifically showing page 149. The book appears to be relatively old, with visible signs of wear and age, such as slight discoloration and creases on the paper. The text on the page lists various articles and books published by members of the Division of Fine Arts. It mentions significant contributors, including:

  • Denman Waldo Ross, Ph.D.: Early History of Hand Holding among the Germans (1883), Illustrations of Balance and Rhythm for the Use of Students and Teachers (1900), Theory of Pure Design (1907), On Drawing and Painting (1919), The Painter's Palette (1919).
  • George Henry Chase, Ph.D.: Catalogue of Loeb Collection of Arretine Pottery (1908), Compiler of Catalogue of Arretine Pottery in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (1916), Greek and Roman Sculpture in American Collections, History of Sculpture in Harper's Fine Arts Series (with Dr. Post), Associate Editor of Classical Journal since 1908 and of American Journal of Archaeology since 1910, Editor of Harper's Fine Arts Series, Contributions to Harvard Studies in Classical Philology, Chairman of Publications Committee of the American School at Athens.
  • Edward Waldo Forbes, A.M.: Catalogue of Medieval and Renaissance Paintings in the Fogg Art Museum (1919), Also articles in Periodicals such as Art in America.
  • Arthur Pope, A.B.: Tone Relations in Painting (1922), Articles in the Fogg Museum Catalogue of Medieval and Renaissance Paintings (1919), Introduction to Exhibition Catalogues of Fogg Museum, Ruskin, Degas, Articles in Periodicals such as Art in America, Article in Art Studies—A Quantitative Theory of Aesthetic Values.

The page notes other collaborations and contributions made by Harvard and Princeton professors in the field of art studies, especially medieval and Renaissance art. The text and layout indicate this page is part of a formal list or bibliography section within the book.