Turner (Masters of Art) /anglais - Couverture souple

Crepaldi, Gabriele

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 3791346210 ISBN 13 : 9783791346212

Editeur : Prestel, 2011

Synopsis

Perhaps the best-loved English romantic painter, Turner became known as the painter of light.A" The use of brilliant watercolour characterizes his numerous landscapes. Travelling throughout Europe, Turner captured the vitality of urban and pastoral scenes. As he developed his technique, his paintings took on the quality of pure luminescence, paving the way for the Impressionist era to come. Overflowing with images, this book offers full-page spreads of masterpieces as well as highlights of smaller details, which allow every aspect of the artist's technique and oeuvre to be appreciated. Chronologically arranged, the book covers important biographical and historic events that reflect the latest scholarship. Additional information includes a list of works, timeline and suggestions for further reading.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

This generously illustrated volume on the work of Turner makes the world’s greatest art accessible to readers of every level of appreciation. Perhaps the best-loved English romantic painter, Turner became known as "the painter of light." The use of brilliant watercolor characterizes his numerous landscapes. Traveling throughout Europe, Turner captured the vitality of urban and pastoral scenes. As he developed his technique, his paintings took on the quality of pure luminescence, paving the way for the Impressionist era to come. Overflowing with images, the book offers full-page spreads of masterpieces as well as highlights of smaller details, which allow every aspect of the artist’s technique and oeuvre to be appreciated. Chronologically arranged, the book covers important biographical and historic events that reflect the latest scholarship. Additional information includes a list of works, timeline, and suggestions for further reading.

Biographie de l'auteur :

GABRIELE CREPALDI is the director of the engravings and antique books department at the Finarte auction house in Milan, Italy. He has published widely on art.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Prestel
• Date d'édition: 2011
• ISBN 10: 3791346210
• ISBN 13: 9783791346212
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 160