Film · 2013 · 60 min

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

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.

Directed by: Clare Beavan

Cast: Samuel West, Simon Schama, Tracey Emin, Thomas Coombes, Ian Lindsay, Alex Larder, James Canvin, Patrick Osborne

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