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Title: Turner: Five letters and a postscript.
Series Title: Masterpieces in Colour
Note: Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Turner: Five Letters and a Postscript" by C. Lewis Hind is a biographical exploration of the life and works of the eminent English painter J.M.W. Turner, created in the early 20th century. The book delves into Turner's artistic evolution and his innovative approaches to landscape painting, which significantly impacted the course of art history. It provides insight into his personality, creative impulses, and the artistic philosophies that shaped his iconic works. In this reflective collection of letters, Hind discusses Turner's world of art, detailing his journey from early struggles with oil painting to becoming a master of light and color. The author captures Turner’s intense passion for nature and his desire to transcend reality through his work, showcasing his famous pieces alongside lesser-known studies. The narrative offers intimate glimpses into Turner's character, depicting him as both a reclusive genius and a diligent craftsman whose explorations of light influenced Impressionism. Hind's admiration for Turner is evident as he articulates the significance of his contributions to art, emphasizing the lasting legacy that continues to inspire artists today. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hind, C. Lewis (Charles Lewis), 1862-1927
EBook No.: 41694
Published: Dec 23, 2012
Downloads: 78
Language: English
Subject: Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775-1851
LoCC: Fine Arts: Painting
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Turner: Five letters and a postscript.
Series Title: Masterpieces in Colour
Note: Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by sp1nd, Paul Clark and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Turner: Five Letters and a Postscript" by C. Lewis Hind is a biographical exploration of the life and works of the eminent English painter J.M.W. Turner, created in the early 20th century. The book delves into Turner's artistic evolution and his innovative approaches to landscape painting, which significantly impacted the course of art history. It provides insight into his personality, creative impulses, and the artistic philosophies that shaped his iconic works. In this reflective collection of letters, Hind discusses Turner's world of art, detailing his journey from early struggles with oil painting to becoming a master of light and color. The author captures Turner’s intense passion for nature and his desire to transcend reality through his work, showcasing his famous pieces alongside lesser-known studies. The narrative offers intimate glimpses into Turner's character, depicting him as both a reclusive genius and a diligent craftsman whose explorations of light influenced Impressionism. Hind's admiration for Turner is evident as he articulates the significance of his contributions to art, emphasizing the lasting legacy that continues to inspire artists today. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hind, C. Lewis (Charles Lewis), 1862-1927
EBook No.: 41694
Published: Dec 23, 2012
Downloads: 78
Language: English
Subject: Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775-1851
LoCC: Fine Arts: Painting
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.