Newbery Medal (John Newbery Medal)
1 appearances
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Edition 49 (1970) Nominee
Janet Gaylord Moore
ジャネット・ゲイロード・ムーア
Janet Gaylord Moore
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1906-06-02 （Hanover, New Hampshire, US）
- Died
- 1992-00-00 （Stonington, Maine, US）
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- New York City (teaching/early career) → Cleveland, Ohio (major career base) → Maine (retirement residence) → Wilton, Connecticut (resting place)
Career
- Occupations
- Author, Curator, Artist, Art educator, Teacher
- Active Years
- 1930-1975
- Affiliations
- Laurel School, Cleveland Museum of Art, Case Western Reserve University (adjunct)
- Influenced By
- George Grosz
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vassar College | — | — | — | — | United States |
| Columbia University | — | Graduate work in Fine Arts | — | — | United States |
| Art Students League of New York | — | Painting (studied under George Grosz) | — | — | United States |
Vassar College
Country:
United States
Undergraduate degree
Columbia University
Graduate work in Fine Arts
Country:
United States
Graduate study in fine arts
Art Students League of New York
Painting (studied under George Grosz)
Country:
United States
Studied painting under George Grosz
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | First Prize, Cleveland Museum of Art (May 1948 show) | — | — | Cleveland Museum of Art | Winner |
| 1970 | Newbery Honor | The Many Ways of Seeing: An Introduction to the Pleasures of Art | 児童文学に関する栄誉 | American Library Association (Newbery) | Honor |
| 1974 | Special Citation for Distinguished Service to the Arts | — | — | Cleveland Arts Prize | Recipient |
| 1980 | Cleveland Arts Prize for Literature | The Many Ways of Seeing and The Eastern Gate: An Introduction to the Arts of China and Japan | Literature | Cleveland Arts Prize | Winner |
First Prize, Cleveland Museum of Art (May 1948 show)
1948
Organization:
Cleveland Museum of Art
Result:
Winner
Newbery Honor
1970
Work:
The Many Ways of Seeing: An Introduction to the Pleasures of Art
Category:
児童文学に関する栄誉
Organization:
American Library Association (Newbery)
Result:
Honor
Special Citation for Distinguished Service to the Arts
1974
Organization:
Cleveland Arts Prize
Result:
Recipient
Cleveland Arts Prize for Literature
1980
Work:
The Many Ways of Seeing and The Eastern Gate: An Introduction to the Arts of China and Japan
Category:
Literature
Organization:
Cleveland Arts Prize
Result:
Winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Many Ways of Seeing: An Introduction to the Pleasures of Art
1969 Art education / Children's literatureAn accessible introduction to appreciating art aimed at young readers and general audiences, explaining ways of seeing and how to enjoy artworks.
Art educationWays of seeingVisual understanding
The Eastern Gate: An Introduction to the Arts of China and Japan
1979 Introduction to Asian artAn introductory survey of the arts of China and Japan, explaining major periods, techniques, and cultural contexts.
Chinese artJapanese artCross-cultural comparison
Bibliography
- The Many Ways of Seeing: An Introduction to the Pleasures of Art
- The Eastern Gate: An Introduction to the Arts of China and Japan
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Accessible, pedagogical proseRich in visual description
- Recurring Motifs
- Pleasure of seeingMethods of art appreciationComparisons between Eastern and Western art
Legacy
Known for contributions to art education and accessible books on art for young readers. Recipient of a Newbery Honor for The Many Ways of Seeing and honored by the Cleveland Arts Prize. Recognized for curatorial work and art-education programs at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Museums
- Cleveland Museum of Art Cleveland, Ohio, US Opened in 1916
Archives
- Cleveland Museum of Art archives (related materials)
- Cleveland Arts Prize records
Trivia
- Studied painting under George Grosz.
- Taught at Laurel School from 1947 to 1961.
- Retired in 1975 and moved to a cottage on the coast of Maine.