James Mcneill Whistler The Case for Beauty

Best known for the groundbreaking portrait of his mother, James McNeill Whistler was the original art star. But beneath the high gloss, the struggle of this genius to find his own voice resulted in a breakaway style that moved painting towards abstraction and would revolutionize the art world in his timeand beyond. Dramatic re-creations, art, graphics, and interviews combine to profile this fascinating character.