The Genius of Turner: Painting the Industrial Revolution
Directed by Clare Beavan
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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.Read moreLess
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.
The story
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.
Cast & crew
Samuel WestSelf - Narrator (voice)
Simon SchamaSelf
Tracey EminSelf
Thomas CoombesTurner
Ian LindsayJoshua Reynolds
Nicholas BlattCharles Babbage
Rupert WickhamWilliam HerchelExplore the crew
- Original Music Composer
- Edward White
- Editor
- Enda Mullen
- Director
- Clare Beavan
- Producer
- Clare Beavan