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: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 as“Desanctifying 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 5.3 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 Auden's 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