The art historian Nikolaus Pevsner examines the Perpendicular style, formed in England in about 1330, and which he calls 'the most English creation in architecture'. Show more
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The art historian Nikolaus Pevsner explores the 'Decorated Style' and places the artist William Blake (1757-1827) in the context of a very English tradition. Show more
The Reith Lectures
Nikolaus Pevsner - The Englishness of English Art
Architecture and Planning: The Functional Approach
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
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The art historian Nikolaus Pevsner explores how the geographical, historical, social and aesthetical aspects of England's town centres have influenced the planning process. Show more
The art and architecture historian Nikolaus Pevsner asks why we study the history of art, and explores the English national character as it is expressed in terms of art. Show more
The art historian Nikolaus Pevsner examines the very English contradiction at the heart of the work of portrait painter Sir Joshua Reynolds, in his third Reith lecture. Show more
The art historian Nikolaus Pevsner considers the 'Englishness' of the artist and satirist William Hogarth, and argues his work embodies the ideals of the Age of Reason. Show more
The Reith Lectures
Nikolaus Pevsner - The Englishness of English Art
Constable and the Pursuit of Nature
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Nikolaus Pevsner examines the sudden flowering of English landscape painting in the late 18th century, and argues that it was a direct result of the temperate English climate. Show more