As Winter is upon us and the nights are already closing in, what can be more appropriate than works of art in monochromatic white. White Artworks are often connected with innocence and perfection as well as cleanliness and neutrality. It was a symbol of purity in both ancient Egypt and ancient Rome as worn by priestesses while Romans wore a white toga as a symbol of citizenship. In the Middle Ages and Renaissance a white unicorn symbolised chastity, and a white lamb sacrifice and purity; the widows of kings dressed in white rather than black as the colour of mourning. By choosing white the artist is free to explore form, shape, light and texture. Read More
10. James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Symphony in White No III, 1867
9. The Beatles’ White Album cover, 1968
Designed by Richard Hamilton
8. Rachel Whiteread, Embankment, 2005
Installation in the Turbine Hall at Tate Modern
7. Robert Rauschenberg White Painting [seven panel], 1951
6. Cy Twombly, Nini’s Painting (Rome), 1971
5. Alexander Calder, Snow Flurry I, 1948 Read More
4. Ben Nicholson, Untitled, c1935
3. Yayoi Kusama, The Obliteration Room, 2012
2. James Turrell, Alta (White), 1967
1. Jasper Johns, White Flag, 1955
