The Genius of Turner: Painting the Industrial Revolution
2013 · 60 min
History · Documentary
★ 7.0JMW 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.
Crew
- Director Clare Beavan
Cast
Samuel West
Self - Narrator (voice)
Simon Schama
Self
Tracey Emin
Self
Thomas Coombes
Turner
Ian Lindsay
Joshua Reynolds
- A
Alex Larder
Young Turner
- J
James Canvin
Luke Howard
- P
Patrick Osborne
Michael Faraday
Nicholas Blatt
Charles Babbage
Rupert Wickham
William Herchel
- S
Simon Coleman
Francis Beaufort
- P
Peter Aubrey
Turner's Father
Crew
- Director — Clare Beavan
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