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The New School Of Wood Engraving, Edward A. Gokey
The New School Of Wood Engraving, Edward A. Gokey
The Courier
This article traces the history of modern wood engraving, including the argument in the art world that took place regarding whether wood engraving could be considered "art" in the first place. As the art form gained popularity with print publishers due to its convenience and beauty, internal debates took place about which direction the art form should take, especially within the "New School" of wood engraving that had emerged. Research for the article was aided by Syracuse University's Special Collections.
A Brief Survey Of Architectural Holdings At The Syracuse University Libraries, Werner Seligmann
A Brief Survey Of Architectural Holdings At The Syracuse University Libraries, Werner Seligmann
The Courier
This article gives a brief look at the various holdings regarding modern architecture located at Syracuse University. Among special note are the Lescaze papers, which the rest of this Courier issue examines in detail.
The European Diary Of Fred And Lillian Lear, Patricia Newman
The European Diary Of Fred And Lillian Lear, Patricia Newman
The Courier
This article describes the journals and sketches of Frederick and Lillian Lear, now housed in Syracuse University Special Collections. The couple toured Europe just a few years before the dawn of World War I. Frederick, an architecture professor at Syracuse University, critiqued the style of European art and architecture of the time, while Lillian offered interesting observations of Eueopean culture.
Clara Sipprell: American Photographer In Memoriam, Ruth Ann Appelhof
Clara Sipprell: American Photographer In Memoriam, Ruth Ann Appelhof
The Courier
Clara Sipprell's photographic career spanned almost seven decades of artistic exploration in picture-making. In April 1975, she died at age 89, leaving behind a great many friends and a pictorial legacy of considerable achievement. Whether she was photographing the crown princes of Europe or Robert Frost in his back yard, Miss Sipprell's ability to capture her subject's innermost personality became the hallmark of her work.