Title: J.M.W. Turner
First published: 2000
Description: "This book reveals the extent to which Turner wanted his paintings to communicate intellectually as well as emotionally; and how intensely involved he was with the culture of his times, using landscape as a vehicle for the deepest ruminations on society, politics and the human condition.".

"Sam Smiles discusses and illustrates the whole range of Turner's work, tracking his career from the 1790s to the 1840s, exploring the themes that motivated him and explaining his importance for subsequent generations."--BOOK JACKET.
Subjects: Painting, British, British Painting, Criticism and interpretation, Painting, Modern, Modern Painting, Turner, j. m. w. (joseph mallord william), 1775-1851, Artists, british, Art criticism, Painting, modern, 19th century, Appreciation, History, Landscape painting
Places: Great Britain
People: J. M. W. Turner (1775-1851)
Time periods: 19th century
LC classification: HD497.T8 S65 2000