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.