Nocturne in Black and Gold: The Falling Rocket – (James Abbott Mcneill Whistler) قبلی بعد


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موضوعات: Colour Music

تاریخ: 1875

تکنیک: Painting

Discover the beauty of Nocturne in Black and Gold – The Falling Rocket, a masterpiece by James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Nocturne in Black and Gold – The Falling Rocket is an iconic painting by American-born artist James McNeill Whistler. This work exemplifies the Art for art's sake movement, which emphasizes the importance of creating art for its own sake rather than for any moral or social purpose.

Nocturne in Black and Gold – The Falling Rocket

is a c. 1875 oil painting held in the Detroit Institute of Arts. It was first shown at the Grosvenor Gallery in London in 1877, causing controversy due to its abstract nature and lack of clear subject matter.

A visual symphony of colors and shapes

Whistler saw his paintings as musical compositions illustrated visually. He delineated this idea in his famed “Ten O’Clock” lecture of 1885, stating that art should be appreciated for its aesthetic qualities rather than for any specific meaning or message.

Nocturne in Black and Gold – The Falling Rocket

is a perfect example of this concept. It features an abstract composition of colors and shapes inspired by a London fireworks spectacle, encouraging viewers to form their own interpretations and appreciate the work for its visual beauty.

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This artwork is in the public domain.

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