The Life and Work of Joseph Turner
The aims of the Project are: 1.To learn more about the life and work of famous painter Joseph Turner. 2. To get acquainted with Turn's masterpieces. 3. To stimulate pupils' interest in art.
The Life and Work of Joseph Turner The outline of the Project: 1.Early years. 2. A love of the sea. 3. Learning to be an artist. 4. The Royal Academy. 5. Travels in Britain and Europe. 6.New directions. The aims of the Project are: 1.To learn more about the life and work of famous painter Joseph Turner. 2. To get acquainted with Turn’s masterpieces. 3. To stimulate pupils’ interest in art.
The Life and Work of Joseph Turner (1775-1851). Joseph Mallord William Turner was born in London, England, on April 23, 1775. His father was a barber. His mother died when he was very young. The boy received little schooling. His father taught him how to read, but this was the extent of his education except for the study of art.
Resources: Joseph Mallord William Turner - Olga's Gallery Comprehensive collection of the images of Turner's works with biography and historical comments. www.abcgallery.comJ. M. W. Turner - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._M._W._Turner WebMuseum: Turner, Joseph Mallord Williamwww.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/turner/ English Learner’s Digest, 2003 #12