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Turner in his Time

Andrew Wilton

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Description:Spectacular reproductions of Turner's works, set in the context of the artist's themes, ventures, and journeys in England and Europe.J. M. W. Turner is one of the most famous—and most mysterious—of artists. His paintings are among the masterpieces of Western art, and the range of his work and the originality of his technique make him a giant. He kept his private life a secret, and his contradictory personality, his love of mystification, and his revolutionary manner of painting all fascinated his contemporaries and still arouse our curiosity today.Andrew Wilton's knowledge and enthusiasm uniquely qualify him to introduce us to the artist's life, and he concentrates here on original sources: Turner's writings, in the form of letters, notes, and verse; impressions recorded by his contemporaries; and reviews of his exhibited works. A comprehensive illustrated chronology covers Turner's travels, exhibitions, and projects, and includes portraits of his friends and patrons, views of places with which he was associated, and works by other artists who played a crucial role in forming his style and thought.• Revised and updated edition • Now with color illustrations throughout (200 illustrations total, 150 in color)• Forty-four works are new to the book• Includes a recently discovered watercolor•We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Turner in his Time. To get started finding Turner in his Time, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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ISBN: 0500238308

Description: Spectacular reproductions of Turner's works, set in the context of the artist's themes, ventures, and journeys in England and Europe.J. M. W. Turner is one of the most famous—and most mysterious—of artists. His paintings are among the masterpieces of Western art, and the range of his work and the originality of his technique make him a giant. He kept his private life a secret, and his contradictory personality, his love of mystification, and his revolutionary manner of painting all fascinated his contemporaries and still arouse our curiosity today.Andrew Wilton's knowledge and enthusiasm uniquely qualify him to introduce us to the artist's life, and he concentrates here on original sources: Turner's writings, in the form of letters, notes, and verse; impressions recorded by his contemporaries; and reviews of his exhibited works. A comprehensive illustrated chronology covers Turner's travels, exhibitions, and projects, and includes portraits of his friends and patrons, views of places with which he was associated, and works by other artists who played a crucial role in forming his style and thought.• Revised and updated edition • Now with color illustrations throughout (200 illustrations total, 150 in color)• Forty-four works are new to the book• Includes a recently discovered watercolor•We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Turner in his Time. To get started finding Turner in his Time, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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