Harmony, Symphony, and Tonality in the Work of James McNeill Whistler
1-Time Lecture | To register, please call us at: 305-919-5900.
Art historian Dr. Batia Cohen examines how James McNeill Whistler—one of America’s most refined and innovative painters—translated musical principles into visual art. Deeply influenced by music and color theory, Whistler sought to create balance, rhythm, and emotional resonance through carefully orchestrated tones and hues. His evocative titles such as Symphony and Harmony reflect a painter’s ear for composition, revealing how he transformed the canvas into a lyrical expression of sound and color.
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This event takes place at the Kalos Music and Art School in Aventura.
It is on the second floor of a strip mall, right by Biscayne Bay Blvd.
Batia Cohen
Dr. Batia Cohen has a Ph.D. in Mesoamerican Studies from the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico and a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design from the Universidad Metropolitana in Mexico City. She was an adjunct professor at Florida International University and today she lectures at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UM and FIU, along with other institutions. Batia has published numerous articles in specialized Art and History magazines. She is currently a collaborator of a cultural magazine in Spanish on line; LetraUrbana.com. She is the author of the historical novel "Una Amapola entre Cactus".