J.M.W. Turner: Incendiary change

Type :

Term papers

Pages :

5 pages

Format :

.doc

Published date :

06/15/2009

Category :

Philosophy & literature

Sub category :

Literature

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Summary :

Introduction
Turner and his two sections of life
The traditional compositional aspects
The importance of experience
Turner's liberty of imagination
Turner's detailed inclusion of the crowd
Tension between unruly imagination and rigid establishment
Conclusion
Bibliography

Abstract

The late eighteenth century through the first half of the nineteenth century witnessed vast transformations in Europe, as the notions of a voice for every citizen and the power of the common people became powerful stimuli for change. Although the move away from unchecked monarchical power was most obvious in France with its several revolutions, the undercurrent of upheaval was felt throughout Europe, including in England. Joseph Mallord William turner was born in 1775 and died in 1851, his life spanning this era of ideological change. Although he was steeped in the academic tradition and a member of England’s Royal Academy from his early teen years, Turners works show an ambivalence and tension between his admiration and imitation of the old masters and his desires to break new ground and create a unique style all his own.