Meslay, Olivier
J. M. W. Turner: The Man Who Set Painting on Fire (New Horizons)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780500301180
- author:
- Meslay, Olivier
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Thames and Hudson Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 12.3 x 0.9 x 17.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Individual artists
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Joseph Mallord William Turner's artistic journey began at just 26 years old when he became a member of the Royal Academy in 1802. This young painter's innovative style, which combined historical themes with the beauty of nature, soon evolved into a bold experimentation with light and form.
Turner's travels throughout Europe had a profound impact on his art, as he captured the effects of light in his paintings from the Alps to Rome and Venice. His death in 1851 revealed not only his private life but also a legacy that included over thirty thousand drawings, watercolours, and paintings left to the nation.
This profusely illustrated book invites you to follow Turner's development as an artist, tracing the evolution of his incandescent style that bridged Romanticism and Impressionism, and exploring Britain's remarkable contribution to art history.
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