Scotland in the Enlightenment

Synopsis

Looks at buildings and paintings of 18th-century Scotland and discusses them in the context of the society, politics and intellectual currents of the time, particularly in relation to the Enlightenment. Begins at Fort George near Inverness, a barracks built by the leading Scottish architect as a defence against the Highlands, and then moves into Edinburgh with the buildings of the New Town in the late 18th century. This is seen in the context of Scottish aspiration to equality with the English, following the parliamentary union of the two countries. The model village of Gifford is included as an example of rational town planning by the Scottish aristocracy.

Series

Enlightenment, The: Course A206

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.

Year of production

1993

Availability

Off-air recording licence
Sale; 1998 sale: £145.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Subjects

Architecture; Art

Keywords

architectural design; England; Enlightenment; history of the 18th century; paintings - British; Scotland; town & regional planning

Credits

Producer

Robert Philip

Cast

Angus Calder
Colin Cunningham

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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