Word: arts
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...lines upon which the Greek myths can be studied," says the Academy; and the Athenoeum declares that "it is only just to say that we are not acquainted with any book produced by any man at either university which does so much for the popular knowledge of ancient art as this work by a student from one of the Cambridge colleges for women." The author of this book is a graduate of Girton College for Women, and the Academy reviewer (a university man) proposes its immediate introduction into the preparatory studies for the universities - for the Cambridge classical tripos...
...Historical Society were of such general interest that they have been thought worthy of publication in the Johns Hopkins University series. Besides the organizations mentioned there are several others in college which might arrange courses of lectures that would attract students and outsiders as well. If the Art Club is still in existence it might give strong proof of its life by instituting a series of lectures on art matters. We trust our suggestions will meet with the approbation of the societies mentioned and before long we expect to be overwhelmed with lecture courses...
...hands of an editorial committee composed of graduates and undergraduates of the university. Among other general matters, it will aim at giving the latest university news, full account of sports - cricket, rowing, foot-ball and the like - reports of important university sermons, studies on politics, literature and art; original verse, critiques of recent books, and whatever is worth mentioning in university life. Mr. James Thornton, Oxford, will be the publisher...
...Glee Club sing by invitation at the rooms of the Boston Art Club Saturday, March...
Thus, I apprehend, the strictly professional uses of general knowledge fail to justify the grammar school and the art curriculum. Something, indeed, may still be said for the higher grades of professional excellence, and for introducing improved methods in the practice of the several crafts, for which wider outside studies lend their aid. This, however, is not enough; inventors are the exception. In fact, the ground must be widened, and include, secondly, the life beyond the profession. We are citizens of a self-governed country; members of various smaller societies; heads or members of families. We have, moreover, to carve...