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The Arts Past and Present: Ireland

A short introduction to this album.

Published 02/09/10

Transcript -- The Arts Past and Present: Ireland

A short introduction to this album.

Published 02/09/10

The Arts Past and Present: Ireland - for iPad/Mac/PC

Published 02/09/10

Attitudes to architectural heritage

How Ireland's built heritage is being rapidly reshaped.

Published 09/03/08

Transcript -- Attitudes to architectural heritage

How Ireland's built heritage is being rapidly reshaped.

Published 09/03/08

Rebuilding after the rebellion

How the new government abandoned certain buildings but chose to preserve others after the rebellion and the civil war.

Published 09/03/08

Transcript -- Rebuilding after the rebellion

How the new government abandoned certain buildings but chose to preserve others after the rebellion and the civil war.

Published 09/03/08

Ancient heritage

How the Irish free state restored ancient sites to consciously reconnect with a more glorious past.

Published 09/03/08

Transcript -- Ancient heritage

How the Irish free state restored ancient sites to consciously reconnect with a more glorious past.

Published 09/03/08

Nineteenth century romantic reinvention

How nationalists were quick to see the power of cultural symbols for political ends.

Published 09/03/08

Transcript -- Nineteenth century romantic reinvention

How nationalists were quick to see the power of cultural symbols for political ends.

Published 09/03/08

Cashel Castle, Tipperary

The ancient monuments at Cashel provide a sense of a romantic past without oppressors.

Published 09/03/08

Transcript -- Cashel Castle, Tipperary

The ancient monuments at Cashel provide a sense of a romantic past without oppressors.

Published 09/03/08

The fate of country houses

Why the big estates symbolised the old regime, and so were burned, stripped and redistributed.

Published 09/03/08

Transcript -- The fate of country houses

Why the big estates symbolised the old regime, and so were burned, stripped and redistributed.

Published 09/03/08

Castletown House

Appreciating the stately home as a monument to Irish craftsmanship and acheivement.

Published 09/03/08

Transcript -- Castletown House

Appreciating the stately home as a monument to Irish craftsmanship and acheivement.

Published 09/03/08

Changing attitudes to restoration

St Mary's church becomes a trendy bar: how Ireland has moved on.

Published 09/03/08

Transcript -- Changing attitudes to restoration

St Mary's church becomes a trendy bar: how Ireland has moved on.

Published 09/03/08

Unravelling the issues

Anne Laurence, a History Professor at Open University, explains the significance of Ireland's built heritage to the reconstruction of its national identity.

Published 09/03/08

Transcript -- Unravelling the issues

Anne Laurence, a History Professor at Open University, explains the significance of Ireland's built heritage to the reconstruction of its national identity.

Published 09/03/08