Massachusetts College of Art and Design - Palette and Pen Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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This book is a symbol that your days as students are ending and that your future in new fields of endeavor is beginning. You will, inevi- tably, face new challenges. The most serious one will be made by a world that increasingly stresses science, technology, and economic efficiency. How can the arts justify existence and purpose in such a world? Your education by making you aware of the treasures found in the mind of man, gives the answer. Art, literature, and history contain the elements of our civilization and illumine for us the purpose of existence. What can be more valuable than to transform today’s world into a more beautiful one and to contribute to society your share of creative work? May it be your destiny to make such a contribution.

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These pages represent the culmination of four years of intellectual and artistic matura- tion. The skills learned have been varied, the problems many and complex, the hours of study long; but supporting and sustaining your efforts has been a growing pride and confidence in your ability to meet these demands. In the pro- cess the faculty has attempted to guide you to a new perception ... a perception based on insight rather than sight, on understanding rather than identification. Time and experience will add to the strength of this vision and to the adroitness of your expression; a curious mind will guarantee their fullest development. y4. Dean

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Joseph W. Fulton Faculty A tribute to the members of the faculty of Massachusetts College of Art! With their professional knowl- edge and limitless talents they be- stow upon their students concepts and skills which will bring creative achievement to its fullest degree, not only enriching young lives but providing symbols of artistic achieve- ment for the cultures of generations to come. Sanford R. Greenfield