J. M. W. Turner

By Alix Wood

Book Overview

J.M.W. Turner started making money for his art when he was just 12 years old! This famous British artist was known for many things, including his landscapes, watercolors, and prints. However, he's best known for his use of colors. He was even known as "the painter of light." Readers discover these and many other facts about Turner through engaging text and detailed sidebars. Examples of Turner's artwork cover each page, allowing readers to see his most famous paintings as they read about the history and techniques behind each work of art.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1477754016
• ISBN13: 9781477754016
• Release Date: December 2014
• Publisher: Windmill Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 2.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.3" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6