J. M. W. Turner | State of the Field Symposium (Day 1)

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 Friday, September 22, 2023.
Panel 1: Works on Paper and in the Environment
Chair: Sarah Mead Leonard, Yale Center for British Art
Panel 2: Sharing Turner
Chair: Richard Johns, University of York