Episode 2
Lachlan Goudie traces the development of Scottish art. This episode examines the 18th century, a period that heralded the greatest blossoming of Scottish artistry in its history.
The 18th century heralded the greatest blossoming of Scottish artistry in its history. The most powerful and influential figures in Britain clamoured to have their portraits painted by Allan Ramsey and Henry Raeburn and their houses designed by Robert Adam; they stood in awe at the epic Highland landscapes of Horatio McCulloch and wept at the sensitive genre paintings of David Wilkie.
Scots artist Lachlan Goudie explores how the intellectual revolution of the Enlightenment and the classical influence of the continent gave these artists the confidence and the inspiration to forge a whole new artistic landscape.
From dusty storerooms of Edinburgh to the dazzling antiquities of ancient Rome this is a journey of startling contrasts - between the past and the future, between the forces of reason and romance, between Presbyterian restraint and unfettered emotion. Out of the ashes of the Reformation a new culture identity was beginning to emerge and it was built on art.
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The ancient world that inspired Allan Ramsay
Duration: 04:45
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Lachlan Goudie explores Glencoe
Duration: 02:02
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Bbc Philharmonic: Terry Davies
Carnival
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Lachlan Goudie |
| Series Producer | Matthew Springford |
| Executive Producer | Pauline Law |
| Executive Producer | David Harron |
| Producer | Tim Niel |
| Director | Tim Niel |
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