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THE PATRON CHURCH

Museum of Contemporary Crafts

29 West 53rd Street, , N. Y.

October 11, 1957 through January 5, 1958 I'oreword

The history of art and was written to a great degree by the hand of the church as patron. That eclecticism of a later time should ultimately spend itself in mediocrity and devitalized forms was inevitable, just as it was inevitable that an increased awareness of spiritual values in our time should be accompanied by a contemporary expression in religious art and architecture. The exhibition "The Patron Church" pays tribute to the church which is again an important patron through the efforts of enlightened , congregations and officials. Also, as a survey of recent work in the liturgical arts, this exhibition presents the opportunity for church officials and the public to see and appraise a movement which promises a great future. We express our sincere appreciation to the architects, artists, craftsmen, photographers, and to patrons who have lent objects to the exhibition. All have contributed immeasurably to its success. Our appreciation is also extended to Mrs. Katherine McClinton, author of THE CHANGING CHURCH,for valuable contacts and interest, and to Edward Fields, Inc., who volunteered to execute for the exhibition tapestries, designed by Hans Moller and Abraham Rattner, which will be presented to a Christian church and a synagogue. Through the close cooperation and support of Mrs. Otto Spaeth and of Mr. Harris Prior, Director of the American Federation of Arts, the architectural section will be incorporated in the Federation's forthcoming exhibition "God and Man."

THOMAS S. TIBBS, Director Introduction in religious art, and many of their efforts are directed towardfilling religious commissions 'Ioday there is a wide-spread and growing or producing religious works on their own. interest in contemporary religious art in 'Ihe intensity of interest on the part of the the . Appropriately, the Museum churches and artists in this relatively new of Contemporary Crafts starts its second year area of creative expression has resulted in with the exhibition "'Ihe Patron Church," many works of art of high calibre. 'Ihis large which brings to the attention of the general body of notable religious art adds a new and public the great strides that have been made highly desirable dimension to the contemporary recently in the .field of religious architecture movement in art as a whole. In this connection, and arts. 'Ihe exhibition was developed to the position of the churches in the mainstream show the extent to which churches in the of art movements in the past is recalled, United States have emerged as stimulating and and a parallel with the current situation influential patrons of architects, artists is suggested. In thefinal analysis, the and craftsmen who are prominent in the .field status of the arts in the United States

of contemporary design. t can only improve and wax stronger with this 'Ihe steady increase of membership in the new augmentation. churches of this country during the twelve 'Ihe importance of the selection of the years since the end of the Second World War contemporary mode of expression for church art is one clear-cut feature of a complex and cannot be over-emphasized. 'Ihe modern art otherwise confusing period in our history. movement in this country has expanded beyond It is reassuring that a serious revival of its secular confines into the new field interest in religion and concern for spiritual that touches the very core of man's existence. values competes with the materialism of these 'Ihe architectural examplesfeatured in the prosperous and expansive times. exhibition, the works in , metal 'Ihe works of art in the exhibition "'Ihe Patron and wood, the and hangings, indicate Church" provide an interesting insight into that an impressive return has been made by this arresting phenomenon,for the growth of churches as patrons of art. Fine examples of the churches has been accompanied by the need contemporary religious structures, Protestant, for new and larger religious buildings Catholic and Jewish, furnished with appointments and for appointments and ceremonial objects consistent with the style of the architecture, to go with them. may now be seen throughout the country. Significantly, the best in contemporary design, It has been demonstrated that beautiful and as the exhibition reveals, is now sought successful modern churches may be built on by many churchmen, who understand the fact very limited budgets, and that fine contemporary that deep religious feeling and doctrine can be design is not a commodity that only wealth better communicated through the new and vital can obtain. art forms of today than by means of the 'Ihe religious art movement has taken firm root. worn out art styles of the past. It is bound to flourish in the next decades 'Ihe recognition of the validity of contemporary as the population of the United States grows design by the clergy, church officials, and to an extraordinary degree. Many new is a recent occurrence. An exhibition communities will develop with religious needs of the depth and quality of "'Ihe Patron Church" that will have to be fulfilled. Looking ahead to with its emphasis on outstanding examples of future demands, the possibility of a great contemporary design to fill the needs of churches outpouring of religious art is an exciting would not have been possible ten years ago. prospect. 'Ihere is every reason to expect At that time, examples were sparse; that the achievements already realized are now, most of the leading artists and craftsmen merely harbingers of even finer things to come. of the United States are greatly interested ROBERT A. LAURER, Assistant Director Architecture CHAPEL OF THE HOLY Sedona, Arizona Anshen and Allen, architects, 'The architectural section of the exhibition , highlights fourteen recent examples of Model lent by the architects religious buildings in the United States. Photographers: Some of these have already become classics Julius Shulman, , California Roger Sturtevant, San Francisco, California in contemporary architecture. 'These particular structures were chosen CEN T R AL L U THERAN CHURCH not only for the excellence of their designs Portland, Oregon Pietro Belluschi, architect, as a whole, but also for the reason that Cambridge, the decorative elements and objects of worship Photographer : harmonize with the architecture down to the K. E. Richardson, Portland, Oregon smallest detail. 'This highly desirable quality ST. GEORGE 'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH resulted from the close cooperation between Durham, New Hampshire the architect and the craftsmen who designed John A. Carter, architect, and executed the windows, altarfurnishings, Nashua, New Hampshire hangings, and other ceremonial objects Photographer: Robert Sowers, and appointments. CONGR EGATION BETH EL .An examination of the photographs, models and SYNAGOGUE South Orange, New Jersey other related material on exhibition shows ( under construction) a diversity of approach to the solution of Davis, Brody and Wisniewski, architects, problems relating to site,form and materials. New York City Each solution here is highly successful, Models lent by the architects Tapestry designed by Samuel G. Wiener, Jr., and answers well the special requirements executed by Edward Fields, Inc. of the religious group for which the building Eternal light and model for the Menorah was created. by Judith Brown Model for the sculptural screen by Judith Brown and Samuel G. Wiener, Jr. Stained glass designed by Samuel G . Wiener, Jr., executed by the M. and]. McLoughlin Studios, New York City Special materials for the exhibition : Glazed brick supplied by Claycraft Co., Columbus, Ohio Grilles supplied by Borden Metal Products Co., Elizabeth, New Jersey General Contractor: Max Drill, Inc., Newark, New Jersey Photographer: Louis Checkman, New York City

SAN LORENZO COMMUNITY CHURCH San Lorenzo, California (formerly the Seabee Chapel, Camp Parks, California) Bruce Goff, architect, Bartlesville, Oklahoma by Herring Coe, lent by the U.S. Naval Construction Battalion Center Museum, Port Hueneme, California Photographer: G. E. Kidder Smith, New York City DANFORTH CHAPEL Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado James M. Hunter, architect, Boulder, Colorado Cross, crucifix and candelabra by Lynn R. Wolfe, lent by Danforth Chapel Model of angel relief for the door by Lynn R. Wolfe, lent by the artist Photographer : Warren Reynolds, Minneapolis, Minnesota

KNESES TIFERETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE Port Chester, New York Philip C. Johnson, architect, New York City Model of the wall section lent by the architect Photographer: Ezra Stoller, New York City

MILTON STEINBERG HOUSE Park 'Avenue Synagogue, New York City Kelly and Gruzen, architects, New York City Trial section of stained glass window designed and executed by Adolph Gottlieb, lent by the artist Trial section of stained glass window designed by Adolph Gottlieb, executed and lent by Heinigke and Smith (Frederick L. Leuchs, Inc.) Model for Ark door by Calvin Albert, lent by Dr. and Mrs. M. Joel Freedman Photographer: Ben Schnall, New York City

EMMANUEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Spokane, Washington McClure and Adkinson, architects, Spokane, Washington Photographer : Dearborn-Massar, Seattle,Washington

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER White Plains, New York Fritz Nathan, architect, New York City Model executed by Norman Briskman, lent by the architect Photographers: Lionel Freedman, New York City Robert Sowers, New York City Unless otherwise indicated, objects are lent by the artist.

MARK ADAMS San Francisco, California Tapestry «" / wool Woven by Atelier Anne de ~atrebarbes

ANNIALBERS New Haven, Tapestry "La Luz" / wool, cotton and metallic Lent by Richard Lippold, New York

CALVIN ALBERT , New York "" /lead Lent by the Grace Borgenicht Gallery, New York Model for Ark doors, Steinberg House /lead Lent by Dr. and Mrs. M.JoelFreedman, JV'. r. Model of candelabrum, Temple Israel, Tulsa, Oklahoma /lead

HORTENSE AMRAM , Curtain for Ark / rayon with metallics

PAUL ASCHENBACH Charlotte, Vermont Crucifix / wrought iron Lent by Robert Hull Fleming Museum, University oj Vermont Station of the cross / wrought iron Lent by the Center, New York

JAMES AVERY Kerrville, ' Pectoral cross / brass and silver Pectoral cross / copper and silver Pectoral cross / silver, onyx, jade and ebony Pectoral cross / brass "Ichthus" / wood MARIETTE BEVINGTON ANDREW & MURIEL DEY Yonkers, New York De Land, "Temptation of Christ" / stained glass Pectoral cross "Go Ye into all the World" / "The Burning Bush" / cement and cast glass silver Pectoral cross "I Am the Vine" / silver MARY BOWLING Pectoral cross / silver Los Angeles, California Pectoral cross / silver "Hurt Not the Earth" / intarsia 1 Lent by 'Ihe Reverend LeRoy D. Lawson, Lent by the Dalzell Hatfield Galleries, De Land, Florida Los Angeles KARL DRERUP KATHARINE L. BREYDERT 1 Campton, New Hampshire New York City J Wall cross / enamel and pewter "Awakening of Lazarus" / embroidered silk Wall cross / cloisonne enamel and pewter "Heavenly Jerusalem" / embroidered silk Pewter frames by George Salo, Sutton, N. H. "Last Supper" / embroidered silk "Christ the Baptized"/ embroidered silk E D RIS ECKHARDT Cleveland Heights, Ohio JUDITH BROWN "Veronica's Veil" / copper relief New York City Lent by St. James Church, Cleveland, Ohio Eternal Light / steel and brass Model for Menorah / steel and brass P AUL EVANS Model for sculptural screen / steel and brass New Hope, Pennsylvania With Samuel Wiener, Jr., New York City Holy water basin / lead and gold leaf All for Congregation Beth EI Synagogue, Menorah / bronze South Orange, New Jersey Altar / slate, bronze and wood Lent by Davis, Brody and 'Visniewski, N. Y. Executed by Paul Evans and Phillip Powell Crucifix / brazed steel and brass Lent by Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Smith, N. Y. LOUIS FERON New York City ALEXANDER CALD ER Head of Christ / mahogany Roxbury, Connecticut Crucifix / silver and bronze Rosary / metal and wood Pectoral cross / gold, platinum, Lent by J\!Irs. Kenneth F. Simpson, New York diamonds and lapis lazuli Pieta / bronze VIRGIL CANTINI Study for Pieta. / gilded plaster Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania "Crown of Thoms" / enamel on copper EMIL FREI. IN C. Lent by The Reverend Hugh S. Clark, St. Louis, Missouri Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Window "Benedicite" / stained glass "Jesus on the Cross" / copper and bronze Executed by JVilliam Schickel Station of the cross No. 14 "Jesus Buried"/ For the De Bourgh Catholic High School Chapel, enamel on copper St. Louis Lent by St. James Church, Sewickley, Pennsylvania Pair of altar candlesticks / enamel on copper and brass Lent by 'Ihe Most Reverend John F. Dearden, of Pittsburgh

HERRING COE Beaumont, 'Iexas Crucifix for Seabee Chapel/wood Lent by U. S. Naval Construction Battalion Center Museum, Port Hueneme, California ADOLPH GOTTLIEB Brooklyn, New Yurk Window / stained glass Trial section for Steinberg House, New York Window / stained glass Trial section for Steinberg House, New York Executed by Heinigke and Smith (Frederick L. Leuchs, Inc.), New York Tapestry / wool Trial section for Temple Beth £1, Springfield, Massachusetts Executed and lent by Edward Fields, Inc., New York

ANN H. GRILL Chicago, Illinois Liturgical vesture / silk Lent by the Reverend Richard MacDonald, Memphis, Tennessee

TRUDE GUERMONPREZ San Francisco, California Tapestry "Cross" / cotton, wool, linen and metallic JACK LENOR LARSEN New York City Casement / linen For the Jewish Chapel, Brandeis Interfaith Center, Waltham, Massachusetts

KARL LARSSON Santa Fe, New Mexico Crucifix / silver and wood

SEYMOUR LIPTON New York City Eternal light / nickel-silver and steel Replica oj Eternal Light in 'I'emple Beth EI, Gary, Indiana PETER MACCHIARINI JEAN NISON San Francisco, California New York City Star of David pendant / silver and copper Station of the Cross / ceramic tile Lent by Mrs. Pearl Narrol, New York Four Christian symbols / ceramic tile

BARBARA M ARKEY PHILIP NOTERIANI , Massachusetts New York City Liturgical vesture / silk and metallic Crucifixion / bronze Lent by the Catholic Chaplain, Kresge Interfaith Head of Christ / bronze Chapel, Massachusetts Institute of Technology , Both lent by the Sculpture Center, New York Cambridge, Massachusetts Liturgical vesture / silk and metallic RONALD PEARSON Lent by The Reverend Father James Liberty, Rochester, New York Natick, Massachusetts . Cross/silver and rosewood Liturgical vesture / silk and metallic ROBERT PINART Lent by 'Ike Reverend Father William New York City Nelligan, Northeast Harbor, Maine Window / stained glass MARY ELLEN MC DERMOTT Pair of Ark tapestries : "Pillar of Fire", Akron, Ohio "Pillar of Cloud" / wool "Via Dolorosa" stations of the cross / enamel Executed by Edward Fields, Inc., New York on copper Book of Memory / brass, enamel and stones "Coronation of the Virgin" / enamel on copper Brass work by D. Accinelli "The Apostles" / enamel on copper HAROLD PRIDE Lent by 'Ihe Butler Institute of American Art, Arlington, Massachusetts Youngstown, Ohio Pectoral cross / silver, enamel and wood MEERT ARTHUR PULOS New York City Syracuse, New York "Crucifixion" / stained glass Altar bowl and candlesticks / pewter HAROLD MILBRATH Lent by The Wesley Foundation, , Wisconsin University oj Illinois / silver and ebony Alms basons / silver Lent by Capitol Drive Lutheran Church, Lent by St. Philip's Church in the Highlands, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Garrison-on-Hudson, New York Chalice and paten / silver Lent by 'Ike Reverend Robert Pavlak, S .J., ,

HANS MOLLER New York City Tapestry / wool Executed by Edward Fields, Inc., New York, for the exhibition, to be presented to a church ROBERT E. RAMBUSCH ELSA SCHMID New York City Rye, New York Diptych "Our Lady of the Pillar" / tempera "Sunset " / mosaic and fresco on wood Panel "Chorale Prelude" / mosaic and fresco Diptych / Patron Harold and Olaf / tempera on wood GARCIE M. SCHOOLFIELD Diptych / Patron Saints with Madonna San Antonio, 'Iexas and Child / tempera on wood Dossal / silk, linen and metallic Lent by Robert Pinart, New York PEARL SHECTER LILLI RANKIN New York City Lawrence, Kansas Pendant "Star" / silver Hanging "The King" / mixed materials Pendant "Cross" I silver with applique and embroidery Lent by Mrs. Otto Spaeth, New York Hanging "Gabriel" / mixed materials Pendant "Cross" / silver with applique and embroidery Hanging "Three Wise Men" / mixed materials ELLEN SIMON with applique and embroidery New York City Hanging" Angel" / mixed materials "Ruth and Naomi" / stained glass window with applique and embroidery ROBERT SOWERS ABRAHAM RATTNER New York City New York City "Rebirth" / stained glass window Tapestry / wool Trial section of window / Executed by Edward Fields, Inc., stained glass and bronze Jor the exhibition, to be given to a synagogue For Stephens College Chapel, Columbia, Mo.

HERMAN ROTH FRANCIS STEPHEN Larchmont, New York Enid, Oklahoma Menorah / silver and wood Pendant "Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego" / Lent by Dr. and Mrs. Abram KanoJ, N. Y. silver and gold Lent by Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Stewart, WILLIAM ROTSLER , 'Iexas Camarillo, California Pin "Elijah" / silver and gold Sculpture "" / bronze "Book of Three Kings" / bronze ZELDA THOMAS STRECKER Lent by Immaculate Heart College, Los Angeles Mechanicville, New York "Christ Crucified" / bronze Hanging (Christian) / silk screen on linen Lent by Immaculate Heart College, Los Angeles Hanging (Jewish) / silk screen and applique on burlap HENRY ROX Hanging (Jewish) / appliqued felt South Hadley, Massachusetts Dossal / silk screen on linen Sculpture" Arise!" / terra cotta Sculpture "Virgin and Child" / terra cotta SAHL SWARZ Lent by Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Goldberg, N. Y. New York City "Thorns" / bronze Lent by the Sculpture Center, New York LENORE TAWNEY RUTH ROBINSON WARNER Chicago, Illinois Nashville, 'Tennessee Tapestry "Three Kings" / wool, silk, Altar Frontal and Super Frontal/wool, linen and goat hair rayon and metallic Lent by Calvary Episcopal Church, Pittsburgh ANGELO TESTA & COMPANY Chicago, Illinois SAMUEL G. WIENER, JR. Panel/fiberglass New York City For Faith United Protestant Church, Window / stained glass Park Forest, Illinois Model for sculptural screen / steel and brass In collaboration with Judith Brown, N. Y. CHARLOTTE M. ULLMAN Tapestry / wool Maplewood, New Jersey A.ll items made for Congregation Beth El "The Book of Ruth and Boaz" / leather binding Synagogue, South Orange, New Jersey "Life of Christ" / leather binding Lent by Davis, Brody and Wisniewski, ILSE VON DRAGE architects Lummi Island, Washington HENRY LEE WILLET STUDIO Group of / silver and enamel Philadelphia, Pennsylvania St. Helena chalice / cloisonne on silver Window "Daily Bread" / stained glass Lent by Convent of St. Helena, For St. John's Lutheran Church, Newburgh, New York La Grange, Illinois Pyx / silver and enamel Rose window / stained glass Lent by 'The Reverend Richard J. Douaire, For meditation chapel, First Methodist Church, Chicago, Illinois Niles, Ohio Window "Lord's Prayer" / stained glass For St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Savannah, Ga.

LYNN R. WOLFE Boulder, Colorado Cross / enamel on copper Crucifix / steel and copper Candlesticks / walnut and copper A.bove items lent by the Danforth Chapel, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colo. Door" Angel" / copper Model for the Danforth Chapel "Eagle" / Mexican glass tile mosaic Lent by the First Congregational Church, Boulder, Colorado

LUDWIG WOLPERT New York City Menorah / brass Eternal Light / brass Breastplate / silver

TRUSTEES Mrs. Vanderbilt Webb, President David R. Campbell, Executive Vice-President Kenneth Chorley, Vice-President William]. Barrett, Treasurer Mary Vail Andress, Secretary Mark Ellingson, Chairman, Finance Committee Alfred Auerbach Richard F. Bach Rene D'Harnoncourt Dorothy Draper Henry Kluck V. Lada-Mocarski Jack Lenor Larsen Dorothy Liebes Harvey K. Littleton Florence H. Pettit Meyric R. Rogers Jean Sulzberger Robert Turner Marguerite Wildenhain Jackson Woolley Edward Wormley

MUSEUM STAFF Thomas S. Tibbs, Director Robert A. Laurer, Assistant Director Charles L. Burwell, Business Administrator Patricia Folk, Secretary Joan Carvajal, Librarian Gertrude Jack, Receptionist Esther Rolick, Receptionist Eleanor DaCorte, Recorder Irving Zaslofsky, Guard Carl Wallach, Guard Al Zaino, Superintendent Thomas Poi tier, Assistant Superintendent

CREDITS Brownjohn, Chermayeff & Geismar, catalog The Thistle Press, printing Merit Studios, photomurals