J. M. W. Turner

Name: J. M. W. Turner
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9780500301180
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The Man Who Set Painting on Fire

By Olivier Meslay

Series: New Horizons

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At just 26, Joseph Mallord William Turner became the youngest member of the Royal Academy in 1801. This book traces his artistic journey from historical and natural scenes to groundbreaking experimentation with light and form, marking a transition between Romanticism and Impressionism. J. M. W. Turner is richly illustrated, showcasing one of Britain's most significant artistic legacies.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Ideal for enthusiasts of art history, British culture, and those interested in the evolution of landscape painting.

In 1802, at the age of 26, Joseph Mallord William Turner became the youngest ever member of the Royal Academy. His paintings and watercolours began by combining great historical themes with the inspired visions of nature.

A beautifully illustrated pocket-book detailing the life and work of J. M. W. Turner

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In 1801, at the age of 26, Joseph Mallord William Turner became the youngest ever member of the Royal Academy. His early paintings combined great historical themes with inspired visions of nature, but subsequent experiments with the effects of light led him swiftly towards an evolutionary dissolution of forms.

In this profusely illustrated book, J. M. W. Turner, Olivier Meslay invites us to follow the development of Turner's incandescent art, a bridge between Romanticism and Impressionism, and one of Britain's most remarkable contributions to art.

Series: New Horizons

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Artists & Illustrators Magazine praises the book as 'Concise, well illustrated, carefully researched and stylishly written,' highlighting its insightful chapter on Turner's documents and letters.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500301180

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 May 2005

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 125.0mm

Height: 177.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 160

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Olivier Meslay Series: New Horizons

About the Author

Olivier Meslay is curator of paintings at the Louvre in Paris.

J. M. W. Turner