Delphi Complete Paintings of James McNeill Whistler (Illustrated) (Delphi Masters of Art Book 39)
The American James Abbott McNeill Whistler was averse to sentimentality and moral allusion in painting, establishing himself as a leading proponent of the credo "art for art's sake". Finding a parallel between painting and music, Whistler entitled many of his paintings with musical names,...
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The American James Abbott McNeill Whistler was averse to sentimentality and moral allusion in painting, establishing himself as a leading proponent of the credo "art for art's sake". Finding a parallel between painting and music, Whistler entitled many of his paintings with musical names, emphasising the primacy of tonal harmony. His innovative and modern approach to art,
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ASIN: B0733YMHL9
Publisher: Delphi Classics
Pages no: 1882
Edition language: English