Kent School - Kent Yearbook (Kent, CT)

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Gel me roil a XII by Fcininger Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design

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1959 KENT KENT SCHOOL KENT, CONN.

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Each Monday evening fifth form year we sat in a darkened lecture room viewing slides of art masterpieces and listening attentively to a conservatively dressed scholar. At first we failed to appreciate the instruction we were receiving, but gradually we discovered not only that there were differences in the quality of painting, sculpture and architecture, but also that we were now able to differentiate between good and bad art. As this understanding grew, we found ourselves more perceptive of our surroundings, whether in an art museum or rowing on the river. For the first time we were aware of the problems of perception and perspective, the subtle differences of color, and the numerous challenges an architect faces, whether designing Hagia Sophia or a dormitory for the new girls’ school. Mr. Breasted is not only a most able and competent instructor, but following the example of his father. Professor James H. Breasted Sr., he is a distinguished scholar in his field. His lectures were almost frighteningly learned, but eventually we matured enough to be able to appreciate his scholarly presentation of the material. Mr. Breasted has also earned our affection outside the classroom, particularly as an able soccer tactician. His skill as a coach is not surprising in view of the little-known fact that he won several varsity letters at Princeton—two of them in soccer. The Class of 1959 takes pride in dedicating its yearbook to Mr. Breasted as an expression of its gratitude to him. He has taught us a standard of artistic judgment and excellence, both in and out of the classroom, which will serve us well for the rest of our lives. We salute him as a master and a friend.