(Joseph Mallord) William Turner

J.M.W. Turner, the "Painter of Light," abandoned precise realism for turbulent atmospheres and blazing color. His style, a precursor to Impressionism, is marked by:

• Vaporous brushstrokes: Forms dissolve into swirling mists and radiant light.
• Dramatic skies: Weather becomes the main subject, conveying raw power and emotion.
• Color as light: He prioritized luminosity over accurate depiction, using vibrant hues to capture fleeting moments.
• Themes of nature's power: Shipwrecks, storms, and landscapes dwarfing human figures.
• Historical subjects: He painted historical paintings, such as the The Burning of the Houses of Lords and Commons

A memory trick to connect his name and style: Think of "Turner" turning the canvas into a fiery, luminous "turmoil" of color and light.