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English Garden, The. Part 5: The Picturesque Paradise (1785-1840)

Synopsis
After the death of Capability Brown in 1783, Humphrey Repton became recognised as his natural successor and used visible terraces and flowers to decorate the landscape. However, both Brown and Repton were criticised for not being dramatic enough. The French Revolution had its effect and during this period gardens became more romantic and fantastical. Designers tried to improve on nature with caverns cut out of solid rock and buildings of exotic design. The population in Britain increased with the coming of the industrial revolution and this led to the development of the suburban garden by John Claudius Lowden. Ends with the patent for the lawnmower in 1830, with Sir John Gielgud demonstrating one of the early models.
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
Web
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Phone
0161-827 2927
Fax
0161-827 2966
Address
Customer Services
Granada Television
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Manchester M60 9EA

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