Delphi Complete Paintings of James McNeill Whistler (Illustrated) [eKönyv: epub, mobi]

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, at times resulting in disastrous consequences, have ultimately secured for him an important place in the history of modern art. Delphi's Masters of Art Series presents the world's first digital e-Art books, allowing readers to explore the works of great artists in comprehensive detail. This volume presents Whistler's complete paintings in beautiful detail, with concise introductions, hundreds of high quality images and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* The complete paintings of James Abbott McNeill Whistler -- over 300 paintings, fully indexed and arranged in chronological and alphabetical order* Includes reproductions of rare works* Features a special 'Highlights' section, with concise introductions to the masterpieces, giving valuable contextual information* Enlarged 'Detail' images, allowing you to explore Whistler's celebrated works in detail, as featured in traditional art books* Hundreds of images in colour - highly recommended for viewing on tablets and smart phones or as a valuable reference tool on more conventional eReaders* Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the paintings* Easily locate the paintings you wish to view* Whistler's book THE GENTLE ART OF MAKING ENEMIES, giving an intriguing personal account of the Ruskin libel trial* Includes a selection of Whistler's drawings - explore the artist's varied works * Features four bonus biographies, including the Pennells' seminal book - discover Whistler's artistic and personal lifePlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting e-Art booksCONTENTS:The HighlightsPORTRAIT OF WHISTLER WITH HATAT THE PIANOHARMONY IN GREEN AND ROSE: THE MUSIC ROOMWAPPINGSYMPHONY IN WHITE, NO. 1: THE WHITE GIRLTHE BALCONY, VARIATIONS IN FLESH COLOUR AND GREENNOCTURNE: BLUE AND GOLD - OLD BATTERSEA BRIDGETHE PRINCESS FROM THE LAND OF PORCELAINSYMPHONY IN WHITE NO. 2 (THE LITTLE WHITE GIRL)SYMPHONY IN WHITE, NO. 3ARRANGEMENT IN GREY AND BLACK NO.1; THE ARTIST'S MOTHERHARMONY IN BLUE AND GOLD: THE PEACOCK ROOMARRANGEMENT IN GREY AND BLACK, NO. 2: PORTRAIT OF THOMAS CARLYLENOCTURNE IN BLACK AND GOLD: THE FALLING ROCKETHARMONY IN RED: LAMPLIGHTHARMONY IN BLUE AND GOLD: THE LITTLE BLUE GIRLTHE LITTLE ROSE OF LYME REGISThe PaintingsTHE COMPLETE PAINTINGSALPHABETICAL LIST OF PAINTINGSThe DrawingsLIST OF DRAWINGSThe BookTHE GENTLE ART OF MAKING ENEMIESThe BiographiesTHE LIFE OF JAMES MCNEILL WHISTLER by Elizabeth Robins Pennell and Joseph PennellWHISTLER by T. Martin WoodTHE WHISTLER BOOK by Sadakichi HartmannJAMES ABBOTT McNEILL WHISTLER by Frederick WedmorePlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to buy the whole Art series as a Super Set