J. M. W. Turner

By Craig Boutland

Book Overview

The beautiful landscapes of J. W. Turner are considered to be part of the Romantic movement. Turner was an English painter who loved to paint outside and use natural light. He even painted in the rain! In this introduction to Turner and his work, his life, techniques, and major pieces are discussed, including Interior of Salisbury Cathedral and Calias Pier. To conclude the book, an activity invites readers to create a work inspired by what they have learned about Turner throughout the book.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1538277050
• ISBN13: 9781538277058
• Release Date: July 2022
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Age Range: 9 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 8