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Artists Series: J.M.W. Turner

內容簡介

內容簡介 An essential introduction to the life and work of J.M.W. Turner, whose pioneering explorations into oil and watercolours transformed landscape painting and continue to offer revelatory and definitive interpretations of his time.J.M.W. Turner (1775–1851) is arguably Britain’s greatest painter. An extraordinary and prolific artist of incredible range, his pioneering explorations in oils and watercolours, his innovative use of colour and the proliferation of his work through print media enabled him to forge a stellar reputation in his own time. Yet, his dramatic landscapes, marine paintings and revelatory scenes of industry, war and contemporary life are as captivating to audiences today as they were then.This book is an essential introduction to the life and work of this influential artist. Tracing Turner’s journey from his modest beginnings and formative years, through to his tours and engagement with the British and Continental landscape, alongside pioneering historical, biblical and classical narrative paintings, it highlights his breathtaking technical skill and deep engagement with his own times.Showcasing an impressive selection of iconic and significant works from across his career, it reveals the enduring power of Turner’s work and the true extent of his artistic genius.

作者介紹

作者介紹 Andrew LoukesAndrew Loukes is Curator of the Egremont Collection at Petworth House, having previously worked at Tate Britain and Manchester Art Gallery. He is a specialist in British art of the Romantic period and has curated several exhibitions on J.M.W. Turner, along with others on John Constable and William Blake. Andrew is also a former Trustee of Turner’s House.

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最佳賣點

最佳賣點 : J.M.W. 透納(1775-1851)無疑是英國最偉大的畫家之一。作為非凡且多產的藝術家，透納在油畫和水彩的開創性探索、對色彩及光影的創新運用及細膩掌握，改變了風景畫的呈現，他的作品也透過版畫媒介被廣泛流傳，讓他在畫壇樹立卓越的聲譽。