The Genius of Turner: Painting the Industrial Revolution (2013)

Directed by Clare Beavan1hHistory,Documentary

JMW Turner's work is examined in a new light. Beyond his sublime landscapes, Turner painted machines, science, technology and industry. His life spanned the unfolding Industrial Revolution. This programme argues that Turner created a whole new kind of art, by examining nine key works in the light of the scientific and Industrial Revolution. Includes interviews with historian Simon Schama and artist Tracey Emin.

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U
Year
2013
Country
GB
Language
English
Release date
26 April 2013
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Samuel West
Samuel West
Self - Narrator (voice)
Simon Schama
Simon Schama
Self
Tracey Emin
Tracey Emin
Self
Thomas Coombes
Thomas Coombes
Turner
Ian Lindsay
Ian Lindsay
Joshua Reynolds
A
Alex Larder
Young Turner
J
James Canvin
Luke Howard
P
Patrick Osborne
Michael Faraday
Nicholas Blatt
Nicholas Blatt
Charles Babbage
Rupert Wickham
Rupert Wickham
William Herchel
S
Simon Coleman
Francis Beaufort
P
Peter Aubrey
Turner's Father
Su Douglas
Su Douglas
Mary Somerville

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