PANE MNE THE MICHIGAN DAILY SATURDAY, MARCH 9,195 ?AGK ~IX THE MICHIGAN DAILY SATURDAY. MARCH 1.1957 ROMANESQUE TO MODERNESQUE: STARTED AFTER WAR: Japan's Culture Studied at Center Churches Show Style Evolution Development of church architecture from eleventh century Rom- anesque to twentieth century modern is manifested by many Ann Arbor churches. During the eclectic movement in the United States in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries historical styles were used to disguise the steel frames. The medieval style of this movement dominates many church structures in Ann Arbor. First Congregational Church, St. Mary's Student Chapel, Grace Bible Church, First Presbyterian Church and First Methodist Church are all eclectic adaptations. The church first appeared when Christianity was recognized by Constantine in 313 A.D. It was adapted from the Roman bascilica whiph had served as a public center, and twelfth centuries this type of 4mentally a basilican type build- X' somber, earthbound structure. was line of the cross. It was funda-d n t in c arcteu mentally a bascilican type build- - ing at the end of which the tran- Its heavy, massive stone created septor arms projected at right a dark, austere appearance, al- . angles. At this same end on the most fortress-like. There was no 4 h4angles.sAtothisnsametendoon the other side of the transept was the richness or ornamentation. The ".apse, a semicircular space in structure expressed monastic which the altar stood. power, security in strength. Since the first church there Contrasting with the heavy has been little alteration in the somberness of the Romanesque is worship section since there has the lightness and grace of the been little change in ceremony. Gothic church dating from thir- However, there has been change teenth and fourteenth centuries. in the structure and material. With the use of high pointed Grace Bible Church is pseudo- arches and thinner, lighter stone, ASS MOSAICS-Because of the limited size of glass, bar trac- Romanesque. During the eleventh thereby overcoming the hard P r i GL ery was incorporated in the decorative pattern of the Gothic window. This linear arrangement creates a frontal, static quality in the complex stain in St. Mary's Student Chapel. Stone tracers form a flamboyant, but simplified design in the stain of the First Methodist Church. The loaf of bread and grapes of wine are symbolically illustrated here. solid effect there is a constant, irresistible movement heaven- ward. First Congregational Church and the First Presbyterian Church are exemplary adaptations of the Gothic style. Successive periods of church architecture after Gothic have been Renaissance, B a r o q u e, Georgian colonial (an English conservative adaptation of Bar- oque in the American colonies), eclectic in which all styles were used, and the modern influence of the past fifteen years. Overwhelmed by the complex- ity of life, the eclectic architect employed methods which indicat- ed his inability to give expression to the many-sided character of modern life. Eclectism was merely another phase of the romantic desire to escape from reality. Contemporary twentieth cen- tury church architecture signi- fies an attempt to express machine methods. As seen by the First Unitarian Church and the Luth- eran Student Chapel, the tradi- tional basilican type church has been abandoned for a split-level or rambling ranch structure. Formal beauty is 'attained through observance of functional requirements, rather than by superficial attractiveness. By MARGERITA KORNE The Cehter for Japanese Studies, according to its director, Prof. John Hall, is not a department but a "holdig company of faculty and students interested in Japan." Under the direction of Prof. Robert Hall of the geography de- partment, the Center was started in 1947 with funds supplied by the Carnegie foundation. The two Halls are not related, and the present director says this is hard for Japanese students to understand. Japanese History Far Eastern Studies at the Uni- versity concentrate on Japanese history and faculty experience in that area. Area studies sprung up after World War II when many people realized their ignorance of many parts of the world. Far Eastern Studies are divided into such fields as sociology, his- tory, geography and anthropology. The Center, located on the first floor of Haven Hall, enables per- sons in these fields to concentrate on Japan. Part of the Far Eastern Studies program is a field station in Japan, which was started about 1950. The purpose of the station is to spon- sor and promote education and experience for graduates doing re-i search work.] Research in Japan But, Prof. John Hall explained, one must first get a Masters degrees in Far Eastern Studies and then1 do research in his field toward a doctorate. Today it is easier to go to Japan for research work because various scholarships are available, he com- mented. It was not until Prof. Hall was] an Amherst representative to Do- shisha University in Kyoto in 1939 that he decided to "go into the1 field of Japanese history," although he was born and raised in Kyoto. With the coming of World War II, Prof. Hall left Japan to come to the United States. It took him almost two months to return. Spring Later Prof. Hazel M. Losh, of the as- tronomy department, schedules Spring's official opening for 4:17 p.m., March 20, nearly six hours later than the date of last year. Organization Notices Use of this column is restricted to OFFICIALLY REGISTERED student organizations. Registration forms are available in the Office of Student Af- fairs, 1020 Administration Building. Registration for the current semester should be completed not later than March 2. * * * Roger Williams Fellowship, Bible class studies Ecclesiastes, March 3, 9:45 a.m., Guild House. ** * Roger Williams Fellowship, supper, March 3, 6:00 p.m. Guild House. * *-* Unitarian Student Group, Tri-U meet at Michigan State, March 3, 3-6:00 p.m.. transportation from the Uni- tarian Church at 1:30. The Congregational and Disciples Student Guild, graduate-professional group, March 2, 8:00 p.m., Guild House. Program: "Jazz, its Meaning and Sig- nificance." * * * Graduate Outing Club, hiking and supper, March 3, 2 p.m., Rackham. " * ! University of Michigan Folk Dancers, A program of basic couple dances, March 4, 7:30-10:00 p.m., Lane Hall. e * + The Congregational and Disciples Student Guild, discussion grop, March 3, 9:20 a.m., Guild House. Topic: "Phil- osophy of Religion." Hillel Foundation, meeting of Stu- dent Zionist Organization, March 3, 7:30 p.m., Hillel Foundation. Michigan C h r i s t i a n Fellowship, March 3, 4:00 p.m., Lane Hall. Speak- er: Dr. Evan D. Welsh, "Can Man Know God?" BOOK SALE OVERBECK BOOKSTORE 1216 S. University Albert's Art In Exhibition Alumni Memorial Hall will dis- play the sculpture and drawings of Calvin Albert tomorrow through March 24. Albert, a native of Grand Rapids, works primarily in open form metal. He uses a blow torch, a soldering iron and a process. of his own called "modalloy" to create his pictorial and impressionistic designs. Also included in the special traveling exhibition, circulated by a New York galley, will be a recently completed series of char- coal drawings. In 1955 Albert was selected as an outstanding talented artist by critics throughout the country. He began studying art at the Grand Rapids Art Gallery in 1933. Since that time he has had ten one-man exhibitions and recently his work has been displayed in several large national exhibitions. Some of Albert's work is now at the Detroit Institute of Arts. After teaching in several New York art schools, Albert is now an assistant professor at Pratt In- stitute in Brooklyn, New York. Yost Field House To Hold JC Show Ann Arbor Junior Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Builders, Merchants and Automo- bile Show in Yost Field House this year for the first time. In the past, the show has been held at the Fairgrounds. The new location will provide indoor pro- tection and more space for ap- proximately 150 displays. An enlarged automotive display will be included, along with, pos- sibly, a larger swimming pool built on the grounds. Ten amusement rides will also be included in the show. The show, which will exhibit merchants' products and services, will be held May 15 to 19. t If -Daily-Len Cyr CENTER DIRECTOR-Prof. John Hall heads the University's Center for Japanese Studies His plans for entering Harvard, where he received his Ph.D. in 1948, were cut short by the United States entering the war against Japan. Because of his knowledge of Japan, he served with the Naval Intelligence Service. Although war was inevitable when he left Japan, Prof. Hall said his "individual relationships were friendly and many of my best friends were Japanese, but when countries are at war individual re- lationships are submerged." Attracted by the Center, the Japanese history authority came to the University in 1948. During 1951 and 1952 he went back to Japan for research work at the field service. Author of Books Prof. Hall is author of "Tanu- ma Okitugu" and a bibliography on Japanese history. He is now1 working on Tokugawa Japan, a period of Japanese history includ- ing the 17th, 18th, and first half of the 19th centuries. His eyes take on a sparkle when he describes Japan. He believes autumn is the most beautiful sea- son of the year in Japan. Unlike autumn in Ann Arbor when all the maples turn color at the same time, Japan's fall season has a contrast of color between the maple and pine trees. He misses the scenic mountains and sea in Japan. Although Prof. Hall has no defi- nite plans for a return trip to Japan in the near future, he would like to go back to the place where he laughed, he "likes food the best." SOMBER TONE - The heavy, massive stone of Grace Bible Church identifies it as a pseudo- Romanesque structure, REREDOS-The reredos is the decorated part of the wall behind the altar. In St. Mary's Student Chapel it is carved out with canopies over the sculptured icons of Mary, the patron saint, Joseph and Christ. DAILY PHOTO FEATURE Story by. RICHARD ASCH Photos by LEONARD CYR . ..... ............ .........:..:::". :h::.::r:. rv.. . ?. .:2r'. x . r:";vw -dYriC?'^?4 ::";N::r DAILY OFFICIAL BULLETIN :-a"r " .-r:vc.} . .Z.. h....... v. . ...... . A... :::". : (Continued from Page 4) from obtaining a Michigan education. Academic Notices It agrees with the position taken by University President Harlan Hatcher Fencing instruction for men - stu- eluding March 26. Mass picnic and that the ability to attend college eng nstructy:nin for e -su marathon event, Yost Field House. should depend upon academic com- dents and faculty: Beginning foil Marcn27, Movie, Architecture Audi- o fencing class held Mondays at 4:30 p.m. Mrchu27 petence and not upon economic fac- starting March 4. Intermediate class torium.tors. This is one of the basic tenets March 29, Louis Armstrong Concert, of the concept of a public education. epee and saber meets Tuesdays at 4:30 Hill Auditorium. "In order for the University to main- pm. starting March . Classes held In March 30, IFC Sing, Hill Auditorium, tain its high standing, Student Gov- Boxing Room of IM Building. No charge 2:30 p.m. ernment Council further believes or formal registration. weapons and March 30, Greek Week Ball, 9-1, that it is also imperative that the protective equipment provided. Ex- League Ballroom. present ration of out-of-state and pritecieswordmentdesroigeto trai Received:BIFC-IHC Rushing Progress foreign students be retained. These perienced swordsmen desiring to train Report. Tabled discussion until next persons are of great importance in and fence with other advanced fencers week. creating an environment of real edu- call NO 2-2400. Reported to Council: Resignation of cational value to the Michigan com- David Baad from SGC Evaluation munity." Committee since he is leaving the ___ campus. Women's Research Club will meet' Plans for All-Campus Conference on Concerts Mon., March 4, at 8 p.m., in the West Relition, March 4-9. Conference Room, Rackham Building. Distribution of Out-or-order Regis- Boston Pops Tour Orchestra, con- Mrs. Hester Reed Gehring will speak tration passes. ducted by Arthur Fiedler - with Ruth on, "Mysticism in Medieval German Establishment of and prospects for Slenczynska, pianist - will give the Dominican Convents." the Alumni Student Leadership Ex- concluding concert in this season's change Fellowship program. Extra Concert Series, on Sun., March Appointed: Leonard Wilcox, Scott 3, at 2:30 p.m. in Hill Auditorium. Placem ent Notices Chrysler, Mary Terry to serve on the A limited number of tickets is avail- University Calendar Study Commit- able at the offices of the University Personnel Requests: tee. Musical Society until Saturday noon; Ed Schuster & Co., Milwaukee, Wis., Granted recognition to "Powder and and will be on sale at the Hill Audi- announces a six months Junior Ex- Horn" honorary society. torium box office Sun. at 1:30 p.m. ecutive Training Program. Schuster's Unanimously adopted the following is the largest independently owned and statement: "Student Govrenment Pslocally operated department store In Council of the University of Michi- s Wisconsin. gan is cognizant of the rising costs New England Deaconness Hospital, of higher education. It is aware that Third Experimental Playbill, under Boston, Mass., is offering paid-on-the- the financial resources of the Uni- the auspices of the Department of job-training in the Clinical laboratories versity must necessarily be increased Speech will be presented at 8 . to girls interested in becoming Lab. in order to maintain its high stan- Aud. A, Angell Hall, Sat., March 2. Technicians. dards in the educational realm. The ThrerstuytJ in one-s, '57; Tea by Mich. Civil Service Commission an- problems of maintaining an out- QWilliuarters by Hawes,hn Grad. Szusand Her' eby nounces an examination for Plant In- standing faculty, of providing the come by Donald Kaul, '57. Open to the dustry Inspector I. necessary facilities and adequate cmbyDonadms'7On toarge Dept. of the Air Force, Civilian Over- housing for expanding enrollment public with no admission charge. seas Personnel, has positions for trans- must be met if the University expects lators, people in social science, psy- to continue to attract outstanding Films chology, personnel, administration, students from the nation as a whole. clerical and stenogrpahic fields, science "However, Student G o v e r n m e n t Special Showing of the Bell's Sys- acctg., engineering, business, and edu- Council views with deep concern the tem Science Series Program new Film, cation. The positions are in various proposals which recently have been "Hemo the Magnificent," telling the overseas locations, and range from made suggesting that the Board of story of blood and its circulation. 3:30 G.S.-3 to 12. Regents consider a substantial tui- p.m., Mon., March 4, in the Audio- For further information contact the tion raise. Such an act would hinder Visual Education Center Auditorium, Bureau of Appointments, exi. 3371, otherwise highly qualified students, 4051 Administration Building. 3528 Admin. Bldg. -2 #I LIGHTER TONE-Rising movement is achieved by the high pointed arch and extremely tall carved screen and drapery simu- lating the reredos. This chancel end of the First Presbyterian Church is vaulted in wood after an English influence. 0 f w ,i,.,ri'V 0 SUNLIT CROSS-In the Lutheran Student Chapel the altar table; sits in front of a natural stone wall acting as the reredos. Windows are placed so that sunlight is always shining tn the polished aluminum cross. Reliable Party to service a route of CIGA- RETTE machines. NO SELLING OR SOLICITING. Route estab- lished for operator. Full or part time. Large earnings. $1995.00 required. 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