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The image displays a page from a book titled "The New Fogg Art Museum," published in 1927. The page number is 39. The text describes the aims and functions of the Division of Fine Arts, which caters to three types of students: graduate students or scholars, future museum workers, and those interested in art from the perspective of a collector, teacher, or critic.

Key points include:

1. Graduate Students and Scholars: The division provides access to a comprehensive library, extensive photograph collections, and visiting European scholars for comparative study and guidance. Notable figures like Puig y Cadafalch, Michel Charles Diehl, Adolph Goldschmidt, and Eric Maclagan are mentioned as contributors to the academic environment.

2. Future Museum Workers: The division offers courses on museum work, including exhibitions, labeling, cataloging, and technical processes like painting, fresco, and gesso. Practical training is provided through an experimental gallery and technical laboratories where students engage in hands-on work, such as painting and gilding.

The overall emphasis is on balancing practical, technical knowledge with academic research and scholarship, aiming to produce well-rounded professionals in the field of fine arts.

The image shows a page from a document titled "The New Fogg Art Museum," dated 1927, found on page 39. The text discusses the aims and structure of the Division of Fine Arts at the museum.

1. Graduate Student and Scholar Appeal:

   • The Division of Fine Arts aims to cater to three types of students: graduate students or scholars.
   • The Harvard College Fine Arts Library, noted as one of the largest and most representative in an American college, is provided for these students.
   • Access to a large collection of photographs for comparative study is also emphasized.
   • The unit is supported by European scholars of international reputation, with plans to include prominent scholars like Adolph Goldschmidt and Eric Maclagan in the upcoming year.

2. Focus on Research and Scholarship:

   • The emphasis is on the practical application of knowledge and research, rather than just memorizing facts.
   • The new Fogg aims to enhance the provision of facilities for research work.

3. Museum and Curatorial Training:

   • A second type of student focuses on museum work and related fields, such as museum administration, trusteeship, or private collection management.
   • Courses cover museum problems, processes of painting, history, and appreciation.
   • An experimental gallery on the first floor is intended for museum work practice, including tasks like installing and labeling exhibits, preparing catalogs, and performing docent services.
   • The fourth floor includes Mr. Forbes’s laboratories for painting techniques, where students practice frescoes, tempera panels, and canvas painting using Venetian methods, gaining knowledge of technical processes.
   • The studio areas are designed to teach students the practical aspects of art production, focusing on the processes and materials used by artists rather than the creation of specific works of art.

The image shows a page from a document titled "The New Fogg Art Museum" dated 1927. The text on the page outlines the objectives and features of the Fogg Art Museum's Division of Fine Arts, which aims to cater to three types of students:

1. Graduate Students or Scholars: The museum provides them with access to extensive books and photographs for comparative study. It emphasizes the importance of having a teaching unit that includes productive scholars, supplemented by visiting European scholars of international repute. Notable scholars mentioned include Puig y Cadafalch, Michel Charles Diehl, Adolph Goldschmidt, and Eric Maclagan. The museum plans to offer regular seminar courses for graduate students and specialists.

2. Students Interested in Museum Work: These students are likely future museum administrators, potential museum trustees, private collectors, teachers, or critics. They are offered courses related to museum work, including history, processes of painting, and appreciation. The museum includes an experimental gallery for practical training and an X-ray room for technical analysis. The fourth floor houses Mr. Forbes's laboratories where students can learn various painting techniques, including frescoes and tempera panels, and gain practical experience in preparing their own materials, such as plaster and gesso.

The document highlights the museum's dedication to research, scholarship, and practical training, aiming to provide a comprehensive educational experience for students in the fine arts.

The image shows a page from a book titled "The New Fogg Art Museum," published in 1927. The text on the page discusses the aims and functions of the Division of Fine Arts at the museum.

The Division of Fine Arts targets three main types of students:

1. Graduate students or scholars who need access to books, photographs, and teaching units supplemented by European scholars of international repute. Notable scholars mentioned include Puig y Cadafalch, Michel Charles Diehl, Adolph Goldschmidt, and Eric Maclagan. These scholars are expected to give regular seminar courses for both graduate students and specialists.

2. Students interested in museum work, including those who might become museum administrators, trustees, private collectors, teachers, or critics. The museum offers courses and practical experiences in museum work, such as preparing exhibitions, installing and labeling materials, creating catalogs, and performing docent services.

The page also mentions facilities available for these students:

• An experimental gallery on the first floor for practical museum work.
• Laboratories on the fourth floor where students can learn the technical processes of painting, such as frescoes, tempera panels, and canvas work, including the preparation of plaster and gesso.
• Studios nearby for learning the technical aspects of art production, including the use of X-ray work to understand the methods employed by artists.

The aim is to provide a comprehensive educational experience that combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills, emphasizing research and scholarship.

The image shows a page from a publication titled "The New Fogg Art Museum," dated 1927. The text on the page discusses the aims and functions of the Division of Fine Arts, focusing on the types of students it caters to and the resources available.

1. Graduate Students and Scholars:

   • The Division aims to attract graduate students or scholars.
   • These students have access to an extensive collection of books at the Harvard College Fine Arts Library, one of the largest and most representative collections in any American college.
   • They also have a large collection of photographs for comparative study.
   • The text emphasizes the importance of having a group of productive scholars, noting that European scholars often supplement the teaching unit.
   • Notable scholars like Puig y Cadafalch, Michel Charles Diehl, and Adolph Goldschmidt have previously given courses at the university.
   • Plans are in place to bring prominent scholars like Eric Maclagan and future experts for seminars and regular courses for graduate students and specialists.
   • The text highlights the importance of research and scholarship, with the new Fogg Art Museum planning to provide even more facilities for this purpose.

2. Students Interested in Museum Work and Related Fields:

   • The second type of student is interested in becoming museum administrators, art museum trustees, private collectors, teachers, or critics.
   • Courses offered include those on museum work and various museum-related problems, processes of painting, history, and appreciation.
   • The division includes an experimental gallery for future museum workers to gain hands-on experience with exhibition installation, labeling, catalog preparation, and docent services.
   • The fourth floor of the building houses laboratories where students engage in practical work such as fresco painting, tempera panels, and canvas preparation using historical techniques like those of the Venetian method.
   • A laboratory is dedicated to X-ray work, helping students understand technical processes related to art creation, including the study of line, form, and color.

Overall, the text underscores the comprehensive approach of the Division of Fine Arts in combining academic research with practical, hands-on learning experiences.

The image shows a page from a book titled "The New Fogg Art Museum," published in 1927. The text on the page discusses the aims of the Division of Fine Arts, which are tailored to three types of students: graduate students or scholars, individuals interested in art from a practical or administrative standpoint, and those with a general interest in art.

Key points from the text include:

1. Graduate Students or Scholars:

   • These students need access to books and a large collection of photographs for comparative study.
   • The Harvard College Fine Arts Library is highlighted as one of the largest and most representative in any American college.
   • The importance of having access to a large collection of photographs for comparative study is emphasized.
   • The text mentions notable scholars like Erwin Panofsky, Puig y Cadafalch, and Michel Charles Didi, who have given courses at the university.
   • Upcoming courses by Adolph Goldschmidt and Eric Maclagan are mentioned.
   • The division aims to offer regular summer courses for graduate students and specialists.

2. Practical or Administrative Interest:

   • The division caters to students interested in the practical and aesthetic aspects of art.
   • Courses are offered for scholars and those interested in museum work.
   • The new Fogg Art Museum plans to emphasize research and scholarship.

3. General Interest in Art:

   • These students come from various backgrounds, including industrialists, professional men, and private collectors.
   • Courses are offered on museum work, processes of painting, history, and appreciation.
   • The experimental gallery on the first floor is devoted to future museum workers, providing them with suitable exhibitions, lectures, and demonstrations.
   • The fourth floor houses Mr. Forbes's laboratories, where students engage in practical work such as painting frescoes, tempera panels, and canvases using the Venetian method.
   • The goal is to provide a thorough knowledge of technical processes and the ability to apply this knowledge to create great works of art.

Overall, the text emphasizes the comprehensive and practical approach of the Division of Fine Arts at the Fogg Art Museum, aiming to cater to a diverse range of students with varying interests and backgrounds.

This image depicts a page from a printed document, such as a book or journal. The text on the page is in English, and the heading at the top reads "1927 The New Fogg Art Museum 39." The text discusses the aim of the Division of Fine Arts, which is to cater to three types of students: the graduate student or scholar, a second type primarily interested in either museum administration or art criticism, and a third type concerned with the practical handling of works of art.

The document appears to be discussing the roles, facilities, and types of education provided by the Harvard College Fine Arts Library, as indicated in the text. Specific references to individuals and the Harvard Graduate School indicate this may be an academic or institutional publication. The page is oriented in portrait format, with the text formatted in paragraphs.

The physical condition of the document suggests it is somewhat aged, with the upper corner of the page turned down as if it were dog-eared. Additionally, the page is discolored and wrinkled along the top edge, consistent with older printed materials. It looks like the page might have been scanned or photographed, as evidenced by the shadowed area on the left where the page probably curves away from the flat surface, and the image is presented against a white background, potentially a scanner bed or a contrast backdrop for photography.

The image shows an opened book with slightly yellowed pages, suggesting that it may be old or archival. The page on display is numbered 39 at the top right corner and dated 1927. The heading of the text is "The New Fogg Art Museum." The content describes the aims and structure of the Division of Fine Arts, particularly focusing on the types of students it appeals to—graduate students, scholars, and those interested in museum work or private collections.

The text mentions the Harvard College Fine Arts Library and its resources, including a large collection of photographs for comparative study. It also emphasizes the importance of a group of productive scholars who form the teaching unit. The passage notes the involvement of European scholars, listing notable individuals like Puig y Cadafalach, Michel Charles Diehl, Adolph Goldschmidt, and Eric Maclagan.

Furthermore, the text discusses practical aspects such as courses dealing with museum work, an experimental gallery for future museum workers, and Mr. Forbes's laboratories on the fourth floor where students engage in painting frescos, tempera panels, and canvases using the Venetian method. The importance of technical knowledge and processes in these studies is highlighted, as well as the use of X-ray work to understand artistic means and methods.

The book appears to have a hardcover with a visible binding, and the photograph showcases a detailed excerpt, providing insight into the academic and practical approaches of the fine arts and museum studies at the time.

The image shows an open book with a page printed with text. The text appears to be a scholarly or academic discussion about The New Fogg Art Museum, specifically detailing the aims of the Division of Fine Arts and the types of students it attracts. The page is numbered 39 and dated 1927 at the top left corner. The text discusses three types of students: graduate students or scholars, those interested in museum administration or related fields, and their educational activities. The book has a maroon cloth cover and shows signs of aging with slightly yellowed pages. The text is printed in a serif typeface and is neatly aligned on a cream-colored page.

The image shows an open book with text printed on its pages. The book appears to be a formal publication, likely an academic or institutional document, given its structured layout and formal tone. The visible page is numbered "39" at the top, and the heading at the top of the page reads "The New Fogg Art Museum," indicating that the content is related to the Fogg Art Museum, which is part of Harvard University.

The text on the page discusses the aims and functions of the Division of Fine Arts at the Fogg Art Museum. It outlines the museum's role in serving three types of students: graduate students and scholars, productive scholars, and individuals interested in art from various professional perspectives (e.g., museum administrators, trustees, collectors, teachers, or critics). The passage emphasizes the museum's extensive resources, including a large collection of books, photographs, and teaching units led by renowned scholars. It also highlights practical courses and facilities, such as laboratories for studying painting techniques, X-ray processes, and the analysis of artistic materials and methods.

The book itself has a classic design, with aged, slightly worn pages and a dark brown spine, suggesting it may be an older publication or part of an archival collection. The text is typeset in a serif font, typical of formal or academic documents, and the content is presented in a clear, organized manner, reflecting its educational or informational purpose.