William Blake /
William Blake /
Martin Myrone And Amy Concannon [curators] ; with an afterword by Alan Moore.
- 219 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps, portraits ; 28 cm.
Maps on lining papers. Appears in conjunction with an exhibition held at Tate Britain, September 11, 2019-February 2, 2020.
Includes bibliographical references (page 207) and index.
Introduction : The making of a modern artist -- 'Blake : Be an artist!' -- Making prints, making a living -- Patronage and independence -- Independence and despair -- 'A new kind of man' -- Afterword : Heaven, hell, and the hallway at Hercules buildings / Alan Moore.
"William Blake is a universal artist--an inspiration to visual artists, musicians, poets, and performers worldwide as well as everyone who aspires to the ideals of personal, spiritual, and creative liberty. His heroic story has inspired an invigorated generations. His personal struggles during a period of political terror and oppression, his technical innovations, and his political commitment all remain deeply relevant today. This book presents a comprehensive overview of Blake's work as a printmaker, poet, and painter, foregrounding his relationship with the art world of his time and telling the stories behind many of his most iconic images."
Text in English.
9780691198316
2019943435
Blake, William, 1757-1827 --Exhibitions.
Blake, William, 1757-1827 --Criticism and interpretation.
Blake, William, 1757-1827 --Themes, motives.
Blake, William, 1757-1827 --Expositions.
1700-1899
Prints, English--18th century--Exhibitions.
Prints, English--19th century--Exhibitions.
Watercolor painting, English--18th century--Exhibitions.
Watercolor painting, English--19th century--Exhibitions.
Male artists--England--18th century--Exhibitions.
Male artists--England--19th century--Exhibitions.
Estampe anglaise--18e siecle--Expositions.
Estampe anglaise--19e siecle--Expositions.
Aquarelle anglaise--18e siecle--Expositions.
Aquarelle anglaise--19e siecle--Expositions.
Exhibition catalogs.
Illustrated works.
ND497.B56 / W555 2019
Maps on lining papers. Appears in conjunction with an exhibition held at Tate Britain, September 11, 2019-February 2, 2020.
Includes bibliographical references (page 207) and index.
Introduction : The making of a modern artist -- 'Blake : Be an artist!' -- Making prints, making a living -- Patronage and independence -- Independence and despair -- 'A new kind of man' -- Afterword : Heaven, hell, and the hallway at Hercules buildings / Alan Moore.
"William Blake is a universal artist--an inspiration to visual artists, musicians, poets, and performers worldwide as well as everyone who aspires to the ideals of personal, spiritual, and creative liberty. His heroic story has inspired an invigorated generations. His personal struggles during a period of political terror and oppression, his technical innovations, and his political commitment all remain deeply relevant today. This book presents a comprehensive overview of Blake's work as a printmaker, poet, and painter, foregrounding his relationship with the art world of his time and telling the stories behind many of his most iconic images."
Text in English.
9780691198316
2019943435
Blake, William, 1757-1827 --Exhibitions.
Blake, William, 1757-1827 --Criticism and interpretation.
Blake, William, 1757-1827 --Themes, motives.
Blake, William, 1757-1827 --Expositions.
1700-1899
Prints, English--18th century--Exhibitions.
Prints, English--19th century--Exhibitions.
Watercolor painting, English--18th century--Exhibitions.
Watercolor painting, English--19th century--Exhibitions.
Male artists--England--18th century--Exhibitions.
Male artists--England--19th century--Exhibitions.
Estampe anglaise--18e siecle--Expositions.
Estampe anglaise--19e siecle--Expositions.
Aquarelle anglaise--18e siecle--Expositions.
Aquarelle anglaise--19e siecle--Expositions.
Exhibition catalogs.
Illustrated works.
ND497.B56 / W555 2019