Chapter One INTRODUCTION 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:Audens Insight into Painting 2.1 Audens Knowledge and Perception of Painting 2.2 Audens Emphasis on Direct Observation of Nature . Audens Rejection of Camera Lens as“Desanctifying Sight” 2.4 Audens Attempt to Visualize Abstract Concepts Chapter Three Fundamental Elements of Painting in Audens 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 Audens Poetry(II): Macroscopic Vision 4.1 Perspective and Space:Aspiration for Infinity 4.2 Coition:Aesthetic Arrangement of Pictures Chapter Five Objective Representation:Influence from Major Pre-20th Cen- tury Schools of Painting on Audens Creation of Poetry 5.1 Baroque Painting:Vibration of Dynamic Life 5.2 Pastoral Painting:Idyllic Portrayal of Rural Landscape 5.3 Impressionist 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 Audens Creation of Poetry 6.1 Cubist Painting:Subverting Visual Conventions 6.2 Surrealistic Painting:Delving into the Depths of Subconsciousness Chapter Seven Conclusion Appendix(Illustrations) Bibliography An Index of Major Terms