J. M. W. Turner and the subject of history

Introduction -- "A great and dreadful sea-fight" : the Battle of Trafalgar (1806-8) and the end of contemporary history painting -- "The conception of a swamp'd world" : destruction and creation in painting/history -- "This cross-fire of colours" : Turner and the v...

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Other Authors: Turner, Joseph Mallord William (Illustrator)
Document Type: Book
Language:English
Published: Farnham [u.a.] : Ashgate , 2012
Subjects:
Turner, J. M. W > (Joseph Mallord William) > 1775-1851 > Criticism and interpretation
Turner, Joseph Mallord William
Geschichte
Historienmalerei
Rezensiertes Werk
Bibliografie
Online Access:Inhaltsverzeichnis
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Related Items:Rezensiert in: [Rezension von: Leo Costello, J. M. W. Turner and the Subject of History]
Author Notes:Leo Costello
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • "A great and dreadful sea-fight" : the Battle of Trafalgar (1806-8) and the end of contemporary history painting
  • "The conception of a swamp'd world" : destruction and creation in painting/history
  • "This cross-fire of colours" : Turner and the varnishing days
  • "In Venice now" : history, nature, and the body of the subject
  • The slave ship : painting/abolition/history
  • Conclusion.

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