Chapter OneINTRODUCTION
1.1 A Critical Survey of English and Chinese Scholarship on W.H.Auden
1.2 A Probe into the Relationship between Poetry and Painting
1.3 The Motivation,Methodology and Significance of This Book
Chapter Two A Poet Artistically Inspired:Auden''s Insight into Painting
2.1 Auden''s Knowledge and Perception of Painting
2.2 Auden''s Emphasis on Direct Observation of Nature
2.3 Auden''s Rejection of Camera Lens asDesanctifying Sight
2.4 Auden''s Attempt to Visualize Abstract Concepts
Chapter Three Fundamental Elements of Painting in Auden''s Poetry(I):
Microscopic Vision
3.1 Light and Shadow:Rhythm of Brightness and Darkness
3.2 Colour:Multi-Hued Apparel of Nature
Chapter Four Fundamental Elements of Painting in Auden''s Poetry(II):
Macroscopic Vision
4.1 Perspective and Space:Aspiration for Infinity
4.2 Composition:Aesthetic Arrangement of Pictures
Chapter Five Objective Representation:Influence from Major Pre-20th Cen-
tury Schools of Painting on Auden''s Creation of Poetry
5.1 Baroque Painting:Vibration of Dynamic Life
5.2 Pastoral Painting:Idyllic Portrayal of Rural Landscape
5.3Impressionist Painting:Symphony of Light and Colour
5.4 Post-Impressionist Painting:Scenery Endowed with Humanity
Chapter Six Subjective Expression:Influence from Major 20th Century
Schools of Painting on Auden''s Creation of Poetry
6.1Cubist Painting:Subverting Visual Conventions
6.2Surrealistic Painting:Delving into the Depths of Subconsciousness
Chapter SevenConclusion
Appendix(Illustrations)
Bibliography
An Index of Major Terms