Beschrijving

Sibelius and the World of Art is a richly illustrated and scholarly volume that delves into the profound connections between Finnish composer Jean Sibelius (1865–1957) and the visual arts of his time. Edited by Hanna-Leena Paloposki and published by the Ateneum Art Museum in 2014, the book features expert essays that explore Sibelius’s significance from multiple perspectives, with a particular emphasis on image research. The lavishly illustrated book includes artworks from the late 19th century to the 1960s by renowned artists such as Akseli Gallen-Kallela, Eero Järnefelt, Pekka Halonen, Tyko Sallinen, Wäinö Aaltonen, and Eila Hiltunen.

The volume examines how Sibelius’s music and personal life intersected with the visual arts, shedding light on the artistic milieu that influenced and was influenced by his work. Through a combination of essays and visual documentation, the book offers insights into the symbiotic relationship between Sibelius’s compositions and the visual artists who were contemporaries or admirers of his music.

Sibelius and the World of Art serves as both a scholarly resource and a visual celebration of the intertwined legacies of music and visual art in Finland during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.