Turner
Unveiling Turner's Revolutionary Techniques and Artistic LegacyBy W. Cosmo Monkhouse
Length3h 1m
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In "Turner," W. Cosmo Monkhouse offers an insightful exploration of the life and works of the celebrated British landscape painter Joseph Mallord William Turner. Engagingly written, this biographical study combines descriptive analyses of Turner's artistic techniques with contextual reflections on his contributions to the Romantic movement and the evolution of British art during the 19th century. Monkhouse's detailed examination of Turner's use of light and color is particularly illuminating, providing readers with a deeper understanding of how these elements culminate into emotive representations of nature that evoke both awe and introspection. Monkhouse, himself an accomplished poet and critic, was deeply influenced by the Victorian era's burgeoning appreciation for the arts, and his firsthand experience in the art world informs his narrative. His extensive background in art criticism and his position as a prominent art historian equipped him with a unique perspective to critique and celebrate Turner, aligning the painter's innovations within the broader tapestry of art history. This book is highly recommended for anyone interested in the intersection of art and literature. Monkhouse's exhaustive research, coupled with his eloquent prose, brings Turner's world to life, making it essential reading for art lovers, students of the period, and anyone seeking to understand the profound impact of one of Britain'Äôs greatest artists.
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Length3 hrs 1 min
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Publish dateApr 26, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE.
2T U R N E R.
3CHAPTER I. I N T R O D U C T O R Y.
4CHAPTER II. EARLY DAYS. 1775 TO 1789.
5CHAPTER III. YOUTH. 1789 to 1796.
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6CHAPTER IV. YORKSHIRE AND THE YOUNG ACADEMICIAN. 1797 TO 1807.
7CHAPTER V. THE LIBER STUDIORUM—HIS POETRY AND DRAGONS.
8CHAPTER VI. HARLEY STREET, DEVONSHIRE, HAMMERSMITH, AND TWICKENHAM. 1800 TO 1820.
9CHAPTER VII. ITALY AND FRANCE. 1820 TO 1840.
10CHAPTER VIII. LIGHT AND DARKNESS. 1840 TO 1851.
11INDEX. (The Names of Paintings and Drawings are printed in Italics.)
12CHRONOLOGY OF TURNER’S LIFE.
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