Contributor
Blake, William, 1757-1827, artist.
ImprintPrinceton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, [2019]
Imprint2019
Description219 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps, portraits ; 28 cm
Note:Maps on lining papers.
Note:Appears in conjunction with an exhibition held at Tate Britain, September 11, 2019-February 2, 2020.
Note: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.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-208) and index.
Note:"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." --Publisher's description.