The Genius of Turner: Painting the Industrial Revolution

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

7.0 60 min Movie
HistoryDocumentary

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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Cast

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
Alex Larder Alex Larder Young Turner
James Canvin James Canvin Luke Howard
Patrick Osborne Patrick Osborne Michael Faraday
Nicholas Blatt Nicholas Blatt Charles Babbage
Rupert Wickham Rupert Wickham William Herchel
Simon Coleman Simon Coleman Francis Beaufort
Peter Aubrey Peter Aubrey Turner's Father

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