J.M.W. Turner and the subject of history / Leo Costello.

Author/creator Costello, Leo
Other author Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775-1851.
Format Book
Publication InfoFarnham, Surrey ; Burlington, VT : Ashgate, ©2012.
Descriptionxix, 259 pages, 26 unnumbered pages of color plates : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
Subjects

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.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2011033880
ISBN9780754669227 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN075466922X (hardcover : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks ND497 .T8 C75 2012 ✔ Available Place Hold