Western Round Table on Modern Art -2 sessions
Scope and Contents
This is an artificial series created by the processor which consists of Boas’ research notes and observations, reprints from various authors, notebooks with notes written by Boas, and an array of scholarly journals and magazines. Some of the subjects covered in these materials are general topics such as the history of philosophy, philosophy as it relates to art, French Philosophy, the meaning of words, notes on Aristotle and Plato, nature, and unity. Many items pertain to the art world- folders on modern art, impressionism, cubism, and art criticism- as well as folders containing information on individuals- Henry Ward Beecher, Edmund Burke, Gustave Courbet, Thomas, Harvey, Jacob Taubes, and Frances A. Yates, to name a few.
Dates
- Creation: 1920-1980
Creator
- From the Collection: Boas, George, 1891-1980 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is housed off-site and requires 48-hours' notice for retrieval. Please contact Special Collections for more information.
Collection is open for use.
Extent
From the Collection: 11.84 Cubic Feet (27 letter size document boxes, 3 legal size document boxes, 1 flat box (11 x 9 x 3 inches))
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
The Sheridan Libraries
Special Collections
3400 N Charles St
Baltimore MD 21218 USA
specialcollections@lists.jhu.edu