Turner's Golden Visions

By C. Lewis (Charles Lewis) Hind

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Witness the life of a gifted artist as one person's chance encounter with his sublime paintings leads to a lifetime quest to understand the man behind the masterpieces.

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Art & Photography Biographies

Released

2018-04-05

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Summary

"Turner's Golden Visions" by C. Lewis Hind is a recounting of the life of J.M.W. Turner and his artwork that emphasizes his artistic journey and influence on landscape painting. A young boy's encounter with Turner’s art in a gallery sparks a fascination; this leads to exploring how Turner's life shaped his masterpieces. The book celebrates Turner's ability to convey emotion through his work, presenting him as an interpreter of lofty ideas rather than just a painter of reality, and hinting at the complex personality behind the artist and businessman.