The current exhibition at the Harvard Society for Contemporary Art takes into consideration the particular needs of the student body. It presents in a clear, concise, and logical manner, by means of excellent colored reproductions, the various phases of modern painting that have been singly shown by the society in the past. The exhibitions during the last season presented an opportunity for viewing many different artists and tendencies which, to the casual observer, seemed arbitrary and haphazard. The present show summarizes and clarifies the past efforts of the society.

It leads gently from the relative realism of Monet and the Impressionists, through the simplifications of Cezanne. Gauguin, and the Post Impressionists, to the complete abstractions of Cubism and Expressionism. Apparent eccentricity becomes logical and inevitable. Extreme individualism is conveniently pigeon-holed into consistent developments.

The exhibition not only gives a raison d'etre to the past activities of the society but also prepares the ground for the future. The promise of a well thought out program is most welcome.