Movie Description
The Genius of Turner: Painting the Industrial Revolution
(2013)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Clare Beavan
- Producer : Clare Beavan
- Editor : Enda Mullen
- Cast : Samuel West,Simon Schama,Tracey Emin,Thomas Coombes,Ian Lindsay,Alex Larder,James Canvin,Patrick Osborne,Nicholas Blatt,Rupert Wickham,Simon Coleman,Peter Aubrey,Su Douglas
Cast
Self - Narrator (voice)
Self
Self
Turner
Joshua Reynolds
Young Turner
Luke Howard
Michael Faraday
Charles Babbage
William Herchel
Francis Beaufort
Turner's Father
Mary Somerville
Posters
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Facts
Original TitleThe Genius of Turner: Painting the Industrial Revolution
Status Released
Release Information
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2013-04-26
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 00m
Homepagehttp://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01s50kn
Production CompaniesFresh One Productions
Genres
- History
- Documentary
