Landscape and Memory
Arcadia
Season 1 Episode 5 of 5
In this edition, Simon Schama explores the nature of Arcadia, describing it as 'a pretty lie', beneath which lies wildness. He uses poetry and painting to illustrate different interpretations, with examples from artists such as Poussin and Rousseau, as well as writers like Horace and Virgil
Landscape and Memory airs on BBC Four HD at 8:00 PM, Monday 4 November. (Subtitles, finale, series.)
Topics
News ➝ Current Affairs
Documentary
Simon Schama
Presenter
Geoff Dunlop
Director
Jane Alexander
Producer