J. M. W. Turner | State of the Field Symposium (Day 2) @YaleBritishArt

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This two-day symposium considers the state and meaning of scholarship on J. M. W. Turner (1775–1851), one of Britain’s most celebrated artists. Thinking through the extensive Turner historiography, this symposium explores some of the key ideas, underlying assumptions, and future directions of research. Panelists consider the place of their research within the broader field of British studies.

This program was held online on Saturday, September 23, 2023.

Panel 3: Early Turner
Chair: Martin Myrone, Paul Mellon Centre

Panel 4: Curating Turner
Chair: Lucinda Lax, Yale Center for British Art

Panel 5: Varied Approaches: Language, Economy, and Ecology
Chair: Tim Barringer, Yale University
11:25 am–12:45 pm

J. M. W. Turner | State of the Field Symposium (Day 2)

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