"In music, we don't expect a narrative; we don't need to have a story. It's the notes and the rhythms and the texture of the music itself that can be enough to create beauty." i like that
@@risenandreturning Yes, and it seems the painting under discussion has a narrative as well; nothing complex per se, but it's illustrating a night sky illuminated by fireworks, people watching, etc. Clearly there's craftsmanship on display as well. At first, or even multiple glances, the painting appears very basic & simplistic in concept & technique but an entire mood was created, the event or moment in time itself conveys a subtle realism. Truly, it looks like night with the falling debris of the rocket as vividly bright as you'd expect it to be, glowing & sparkling to awestruck onlookers. Perhaps we moderns have become too blase' about our fireworks-saturated & artificially-illuminated night skies to appreciate Whistler's "Nocturne". It's possible.
I am becoming slowly obsessed with the idea that you two could do a performance of the Cole Porter song 'You're the top'. I would love that to happen, you are so great together, I hardly ever hear anyone listening to another person like you listen to each other. Thank you for all your work
"Texture of the notes" Dr. Zucker always nailing the descritive details 💪🏾!. Thank you sir. What was the instrument Whistler played? Was it the violin?
Whistlers Nocturnes are quite different from his Symphony paintings - which mostly have human figures. I wonder why that is. Both terms are taken from music - and but the Nocturnes are so much more abstract. Would be great if you would discuss the topic
I really like this painting and your discussion about it!! Thank you for showing us
I'm so happy you guys visited the DIA!
Whistler won the case, but was awarded only a farthing (1/4 penny) in damages which he wore on his watch chain.
"In music, we don't expect a narrative; we don't need to have a story. It's the notes and the rhythms and the texture of the music itself that can be enough to create beauty." i like that
Funny, I thought the exact opposite!
@@risenandreturning Yes, and it seems the painting under discussion has a narrative as well; nothing complex per se, but it's illustrating a night sky illuminated by fireworks, people watching, etc. Clearly there's craftsmanship on display as well. At first, or even multiple glances, the painting appears very basic & simplistic in concept & technique but an entire mood was created, the event or moment in time itself conveys a subtle realism. Truly, it looks like night with the falling debris of the rocket as vividly bright as you'd expect it to be, glowing & sparkling to awestruck onlookers. Perhaps we moderns have become too blase' about our fireworks-saturated & artificially-illuminated night skies to appreciate Whistler's "Nocturne". It's possible.
MORE MORE MORE! MORE JAMES ABBOTT MCNEILL PLEASE!!!!
This is one of my favorite paintings
I am always waiting for your wonderful videos, thank your for introducing this painter and paint to me. 💙
Thank you for saying that, we very much appreciate your comments.
Great video, as usual! Thanks
Thanks for the nice video.
love, love, love this video, thank you!
Nice! Thank you!
I love this painting! Thanks for reviewing it. This painting sort of launched abstraction in my opinion.
I am becoming slowly obsessed with the idea that you two could do a performance of the Cole Porter song 'You're the top'. I would love that to happen, you are so great together, I hardly ever hear anyone listening to another person like you listen to each other. Thank you for all your work
Ha! You wouldn't want to hear us sing but very much appreciate the kind words.
"Texture of the notes" Dr. Zucker always nailing the descritive details 💪🏾!. Thank you sir. What was the instrument Whistler played? Was it the violin?
I want to see this piece !
There's a lot in that painting that could be said to be a bit of a precursor to non-representational painting in America. Nice video.
Whistlers Nocturnes are quite different from his Symphony paintings - which mostly have human figures. I wonder why that is. Both terms are taken from music - and but the Nocturnes are so much more abstract. Would be great if you would discuss the topic
I have this painting as my wallpaper on my phone lmao
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