These toy soldiers from the Yale University Library's Arts of the Book Collection are among the items on view in the Sterling Memorial Library exhibit celebrating the centennial of the artist's birth.

Library exhibit features work of noted
German woodcut artist, illustrator

Woodcut artist and illustrator Fritz Kredel will be honored on the centennial of his birth with an exhibition in the nave of Sterling Memorial Library and the Arts of the Book Collection. The exhibit will include wood blocks, original drawings, proofs, published work, correspondence and regalia donated by the Kredel family. Examples of Kredel's work in association with fine presses in Germany and the United States will be displayed alongside his illustrations for children's books and items documenting his passion for military costume and regalia. The exhibit will open on Wednesday, Jan. 26, with a slide presentation by designer Greer Allen, a critic in the graphic design department and former University printer. Allen's talk, titled "The Vitality of Fritz Kredel's Book Illustrations," will take place at 4 p.m. in the lecture hall of Sterling Memorial Library, 120 High St. It will be followed by a reception in the Arts of the Book Collection. The public is invited. The exhibit will continue through March 16. The display is open to the public free of charge 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and 1-5 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday. For more information, call Christine de Vallet (203) 432-2642. T H I SW E E K ' SS T O R I E S Paul Rand Center to honor celebrated graphic designer U.S. embargo causing health crisis in Cuba, says physician University extends Homebuyer Program Exhibit features new works by Jasper Johns Dean announces plans to retire Yale's early preparation for Y2K resulted in smooth transition Memorial service is scheduled for C. Vann Woodward Paul Sigler, a pioneer in the field of structural biology, dies Paul Rand's widow donates artist's personal papers to Yale Peabody Museum's 'Martian Perspectives' exhibit offers 3-D views of the 'Red Planet' Yale Opera to perform romantic classic 'La bohème' British Art Center joining global celebration of legacy of artist and critic John Ruskin The light of Elie Lascaux shines in JE exhibit of his works Science Park firm to distribute byproducts of Yale research Religious values integral to politics, says Ralph Reed says Art by and about Asian women featured in gallery's display Center showcases 20th-century art Performance artist Karen Finley will present her newest work at the Rep Chinese artist's paintings capture 'The Allure of Tibet' Noted journalist to talk about government as Poynter Fellow Leading architects to teach and talk at Yale this spring Library exhibit features work of noted German woodcut artist, illustrator Memorial concert features award-winning duo Yale Scoreboard Lamb to lead Bulldogs field hockey team 'to the next level' Employees invited to basketball games Kennedy to discuss 'Global Century' series Victoria Nolan is honored for her guidance in the arts Daniel Rosner honored for research on aerosols . . . In the News . . . Bulletin Home|Visiting on Campus| Calendar of Events|Bulletin Board Classified Ads|Search Archives|Production Schedule|Bulletin Staff Public Affairs Home|News Releases| E-Mail Us|Yale Home Page