In this work, which is organized as a series of thematic sections, the chapters build upon one another and map out the professional, social and intellectual context of Turner's career. The author looks at several aspects of Turner's life - his training and working methods, extensive travels, relationship to ancient and modern art, patrons, writing, and intellectual interests - which he relates to specific examples of his work.
- ISBN10 0300037791
- ISBN13 9780300037791
- Publish Date 11 March 1987
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 13 November 1997
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Yale University Press
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 272
- Language English