English Garden, The. Part 4: The Lake in the Landscape (1775-1785)

Synopsis

Under the reign of George III there was a revival of interest in English gothic with mock castles and ruins becoming the central feature for many landscape gardens. Buildings such as follies and treehouses were also used to ornament gardens. The protection of plants, fruit and vegetables was a major concern and led to the development of the orangery and walled garden. Looks at the work of Capability Brown showing Petworth and Blenheim as examples of his work.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 26 min.

Year of production

1980

Availability

out of distribution

Uses

General audiences; landscape artists.*

Subjects

Architecture; Biology

Keywords

England; gardens; landscape design

Credits

Cast

John Gielgud

Production Company

Name

Thames Television

Distributor

Name

Granada Learning

Email

info@granada-learning.co.uk

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Phone

0161-827 2927

Fax

0161-827 2966

Address

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