Archives of American Art

Joseph Schillinger papers

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.schijose
Creators:
Schillinger, Joseph, 1895-1943
Dates:
1934-1948
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
0.5 Linear feet
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Annotated typescript of Schillinger's article "Art Continuum Classification and Definition"; an annotated typescript of excerpts from his published book, THE MATHEMATICAL BASIS OF THE ARTS, and duplicates of excerpts from the book form; notes, formulae, and designs using the formulae; magazines and newspaper clippings about Schillinger; photographs of designs and of Schillinger; notes about his theorem for composing music; unidentified photographs from a scrapbook; and a description for a course he taught at Columbia University, "A Method of Evolving Rhythmic Design."

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Mathematician, scientist, theorist, composer, musician, teacher, and author; New York, N.Y.

Administration

Immediate Source of Acquisition
The donor, Frances Schillinger, is the widow of Joseph Schillinger.

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Contact Reference Services for more information.

Keywords

Keywords table of terms and types.
Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Art -- Philosophy Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Mathematicians -- New York (State) -- New York Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Musicians -- New York (State) -- New York Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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