TY - BOOK AU - Blake,William AU - Blake,William AU - Moore,Alan ED - Princeton University Press, ED - Tate Britain (Gallery) TI - William Blake SN - 9780691198316 AV - ND497.B56 W555 2019 PY - 2019/// CY - Princeton, New Jersey PB - Princeton University Press KW - Blake, William, KW - Prints, English KW - 18th century KW - Exhibitions KW - 19th century KW - Watercolor painting, English KW - Male artists KW - England KW - Estampe anglaise KW - 18e siecle KW - Expositions KW - 19e siecle KW - Aquarelle anglaise KW - Exhibition catalogs KW - lcgft KW - Illustrated works N1 - 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 N2 - "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." ER -