In order to emphasize the abstract nature of his paintings, whistler often chose titles that were more commonly used in ________

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In order to emphasize the abstract nature of his paintings, whistler often chose titles that were more commonly used in ________

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Lelu [443] · Answer 1 · 2022-04-24T10:42:28+03:00

The missing word and the answer is music.

James Abbott Mcneill Whistler was a leading proponent of the credo "art for art's sake". HIs revolutionary methods changed existing approaches to pastel, oil paint, etching, watercolor, and also interior design. Finding a parallel between painting and music, he entitled many of his works "harmonies", "nocturnes", and "harmonies" that emphasizes primacy of tonal harmony.