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The Genius of Turner: Painting the Industrial Revolution · 2013

The Genius of Turner: Painting the Industrial Revolution (2013) is a History / Documentary film, starring Simon Schama.

HistoryDocumentary

Overview

A film that looks at the genius of JMW Turner in a new light. There is more to Turner than his sublime landscapes - he also painted machines, science, technology and industry. Turner's life spans the Industrial Revolution, he witnessed it as it unfolded and he painted it. In the process he created a whole new kind of art. The programme examines nine key Turner paintings and shows how we should re-think them in the light of the scientific and Industrial Revolution. Includes interviews with historian Simon Schama and artist Tracey Emin.

Cast

Simon Schama

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What is "The Genius of Turner: Painting the Industrial Revolution" about?

A film that looks at the genius of JMW Turner in a new light. There is more to Turner than his sublime landscapes - he also painted machines, science, technology and industry. Turner's life spans the Industrial Revolution, he witnessed it as it unfolded and he painted it. In the process he created a whole new kind of art. The programme examines nine key Turner paintings and shows how we should re-think them in the light of the scientific and Industrial Revolution. Includes interviews with historian Simon Schama and artist Tracey Emin.

When was "The Genius of Turner: Painting the Industrial Revolution" released?

The Genius of Turner: Painting the Industrial Revolution was released in 2013.

Who stars in "The Genius of Turner: Painting the Industrial Revolution"?

The cast includes Simon Schama.