Great Artists of the World: JMW Turner

Author: Alix Wood
Publisher: Franklin Watts Ltd
Category: Art
Age Group: 9+
Book Format: Paperback

Did you know Turner entered the Royal Academy of Art at the young age of 15? Or that he was so fascinated with painting the weather that he asked to be tied up to the mast of a ship during a storm! In this book, readers will be inspired by Turner's art and facts about his life.Great Artists series introduces young readers to some of the world's great artists. The books feature easy-to-read text and some of the most famous examples of each artist's work, as well as photographs of places and people of importance.

Table Of Contents
Section 1: Who Was Turner?

Section 1: Learning His Trade

Section 1: Prints Make Money

Section 1: Becoming Successful

Section 1: A Divided Year

Section 1: Painting the Weather

Section 1: The Fighting Temeraire

Section 1: Painting Trains

Section 1: Painter of Light

Section 1: Turner and Venice

Section 1: Sunsets and Disasters

Section 1: A Matter of Taste

Section 1: The Royal Academy Legacy

Section 1: Glossary

Section 1: Websites

Section 1: Read More/Index
About Alix Wood
Alix Wood has written books for children on many different subjects, and has written several titles on art and on artists. She is an artist and illustrator herself and loves painting and drawing. She also enjoys playing with her pet chickens, travelling and walking in the countryside.

(BK-9781445144191)

SKU BK-9781445144191
Barcode # 9781445144191
Brand Franklin Watts Ltd
Artist / Author Alix Wood
Shipping Weight 0.2500kg
Shipping Width 0.190m
Shipping Height 0.010m
Shipping Length 0.220m
Assembled Length 22.200m
Assembled Height 0.900m
Assembled Width 18.700m
Type Paperback

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