Chains of arcady

Description: Episode number 1 of Series “Landscape with figures: the art of Australia”. One of a series in which Robert Hughes surveys Australia’s art from the time of the first fleet to the present day. Covers mainly the convict artists of Australia’s early days. Discusses the works of Thomas Watling, Joseph Lycett, Conrad Martens, John Glover, William Gould, Augustus Earle and Thomas Boch. Commentary by Robert Hughes. Suitable for upper secondary level.