Title of Product:

The National Gallery Collection: The Fighting Temeraire

Image of the product:

Name of Author(s): The National Gallery

Name of Producer: The National Gallery

Language/s of Product: English

Website of the product: www.nationalgallery.org.uk/cgi-bin/WebObjects.dll/CollectionPublisher.woa/wa/work?workNumber=NG524

Target Group: General Public, teachers, students 11+

Overall Evaluation: excellent

Objectives & Structure:
The site offers detailed access to and analysis of one of Turner’s most important works. There are some excellent interpretive sections, interactive areas and useful teacher’s materials. These are all selectable from a separate menu and many images and pieces of information are downloadable.

Description of contents:
The title page (see above) indexes the site clearly and sets out a range of options including:
• A brief text describing the painting
• The facility to zoom in on the picture
• A link to an animated interpretation of the work
• A section called ‘Painting of the Month’ that explores the content and process of the work in more detail
• An audio guide suitable for older students explaining Turner’s painting techniques and methods
• Links to other works by Turner in the National Gallery

Evaluation and Comments:

Description of how the website can be used with the students::
Teachers and students, either individually or as a group, could explore this site to undertake an in-depth study of one of Turner’s key works.
It has a particular focus on his painting technique and use of oil paint but would also allow students to set the work in an historical and social context.

Comments::
An excellent site for teachers or students to begin a study into Turner.

Evaluation Date: 30.06.08

Name of teacher: Emma Brown, David Graham

Name of School: Holly Lodge Girl’s College

Country: UK

Subjects Taught: Art