Kwok Wing Ki talks on James Whistler: Nocturne in Black and Gold (c. 1875)

 

James Whistler, Nocturne In Black And Gold, 1875

A good presentation will include:

• full details of the work – artist, title, year, medium, dimensions
• an explanation of how the work fits into a broader style or movement (eg Realism) and the specific historical context (eg the mid 19^th century in France).
• A description of the work
• one key quote about the work in question
• why this work interests you/ your own opinion of the work

• names of authors, titles of articles, books or websites (and publication information) that are especially relevant to this work
• a thought-provoking question about the work for the class