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The Turner Society
"Intelligent and accessible introduction... part of Tate's excellent British Artists series"
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The British Artists series is a major collection of fully illustrated guides to the lives and careers of influential British artists, from the eighteenth century onwards.
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In 1851, at the Great Exhibition, Britain celebrated its technological achievement. Read the first page
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Format:Hardcover
This book contains many interesting details on Turner's works and was exactly what I wanted. It was delivered within four days of ordering in spite of the New Year - just a shame that there was a vital page missing.
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Absolutely a Must Book on Turner and 19th Century Art
23 Sep 2006
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Rodner's book was one of several top books from many thousands I went through in a long hegira through a college library with immense holdings in Art History. His immaculate chronology pulls back the curtain on what Turner experienced as the steam engine began its historical ascendancy in the first half of the 19th century. Even if you are very familiar with the works of Turner, this book will bring you far closer to the distinction and sensitivity of Turner's complex understanding of modernism. Many of Turner's paintings can be seen in the context of not only his travels, but how remarkably astute he was to the constantly changing pictorial impact of the industrial revolution. Further, as Rodner shows in a model of balanced intellectual enquiry, Turner recreates himself as artist as he engages History itself.
An all around great book and an outstanding eye-opener for students as well as Turner specialists.
An all around great book and an outstanding eye-opener for students as well as Turner specialists.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Have yet to read the book but have much to say of the author
16 Sep 2008
Format:Hardcover
I know William Rodner personally as he was my World History professor my first year of college and he is now my history guru god! This man is articulate, intelligent and well read on many historical subjects however his love of Turner comes through often in his lectures. I have every intention of owning and reading this book one day but the thing that surprised me the most was that I didn't find out about the book from Dr. Rodner himself but from a posting on the wall outside his office. If I had not seen that article, I would NEVER have known how famous and influential in the larger world one of my beloved professors is. I recommend you read the book strictly on my word that it will be worth your while because I KNOW the man as teacher and historian and you WILL find this book accurate, passionate and fulfilling.
T. Garcia
T. Garcia
a nice but brief view of J.M.W. Turner's artwork
15 Oct 2011
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I enjoy reading this book and looking at the photos of Turner's work. I am not familiar with many of Turner's paintings but I think that this book contains a good smattering of them. Turner painted many works, and this book has photos of a few of them.
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