I was struck by the way the text traced the journey of creative individuals blending art and music across time. The portrait of Leonardo da Vinci as a pioneer of all-round artistic practice felt like a sturdy anchor for later movements that dissolved strict boundaries between fields. I found the chapter on abstraction as a means of communication especially moving since it showed how pioneers like Klee and Kandinsky drew on musical principles to shape visual work. Their view of composition as a polyphonic surface opened a new door to seeing pictures as dynamic arrangements of tone. I also appreciated the insights into how economic factors shape choices about identity. The idea that success can tilt someone toward calling themselves an artist or a musician felt candid and profound. This reading inspires me to question my own labels and to explore bringing multiple passions into my creative life, which I hope to incorporate in my final performance for this class.