(The Genius of Turner: Painting the Industrial Revolution)

Content: 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.

Countries:

United Kingdom

Genres:

History,

Documentary

Runtime:

60 minutes

Year:

2013

Production companies:

BBC Four

Actors:

Self

Crews: