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Mackintosh: Glasgow's Neglected Genius
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Mackintosh: Glasgow's Neglected Genius

Jun 5, 2018
1h 0m
★ 0.0

Overview

The film examines Mackintosh's iconic buildings, notably the Glasgow School of Art. Interwoven with his architecture, design and watercolours is the personal story of Mackintosh. Little known at home, his work found favour on the continent. In later years he struggled for work, and came to endure real poverty, but continued to create remarkable pieces of art.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

BBC Scotland

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Cast

Lachlan Goudie

Narrator

Lachlan Goudie

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