James Abbott McNeill Whistler was The American painter; etcher; and lithographer who created a new set of principles for the fine arts; favored "art for arts sake"; and introduced a delicate style of painting in which atmosphere and mood were the main focus. Establishing himself as a painter in Paris and London; Whistler developed his distinctive style; utilizing muted colors and simple forms. His masterpiece is largely credited as "Whistlers Mother" ("Arrangement in Grey and Black No. 1"). His work later provided the inspiration for Oscar Wildes novel The Picture of Dorian Gray (1890). In later years Whistler devoted himself increasingly to etching; drypoint; lithography; and interior decoration.
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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful. SolVed many alignment problemsBy RichardDance is my hobby and I am not in medicine; yet this book is still understandable. The book has the feel of something written for physical/occupational therapists to get new imagery from. My own use of this book is providing breakthroughs for me and solving some nagging alignment problems that experienced instructors could not really fix. My appearance; stamina; and comfort in dance and life have improved in the two months I have owned ths book.16 of 17 people found the following review helpful. Amazing body informationBy howgalMany years ago I got my BFA in Modern Dance. If only we had this as our book for the year long class in kinesiology! There is such depth of understanding of how we move and how to connect the mind and the body to go WAY beyond what you thought was possible. I wonder if this had been my introduction to kinesiology way back when - perhaps I would still be dancing today. I find it invaluable to teaching Pilates and Yoga today.When you get it; you have to sit with some paragraphs and let it sink in. Then read it many more times to see how it is interwoven. No superfulous words; no junk thrown in. It all is purposeful. Beautifully done.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. and though this is pretty technical stuffBy EkatIm a visual person; and though this is pretty technical stuff; it is helping me to "speak with" my own body and help re-align myself. I really appreciate his information; but would like even more pictures!
