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Picturing America: Tiffany & Whistler
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Tiffany, "Autumn Landscape," 1923-24
In this video from Picturing America, learn about Tiffany's famous "Autumn Landscape" window and John Whistler's opulent Peacock Room.
View the video (6 minutes) on Picturing America.
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Comprehension Questions
- What are the characteristics of medieval stained glass?
- How did Tiffany bring art and science together to create his stained glass pieces?
- What is the "total artistic experience"?
- How is "Art and Money" an allegorical expression of Whistler's experience creating the room? What tensions does it highlight about the creation and preservation of art?