Blake william

31427 — -Tate Publishing 2019-. Exhibition catalogue. First paperback edition first impression 2019. 224 pages. Illustrated in colour throughout. Superb catalogue for Blake followers. Spine uncreased. Paperback near fine. 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 and invigorated generations: his personal struggles in a period of political terror and oppression his technical innovation his vision and political commitment are perhaps never more pertinent. This book presents Blake as a visual artist for the twenty-first century. Accompanying the first major survey of William Blake s work to be held since 2000 William Blake: the Artist presents a comprehensive overview of his work as a printmaker poet and painter foregrounding his relationship with the art world of his time and telling the stories behind some of the most iconic images in the history of British art. The chronological narrative and biographical focus helps the reader understand the life and the historical forces at work; and provides a framework for presenting up-to-date scholarship with an emphatically art historical rather than literary focus. Chapters include: 1. Blake be an Artist! - Blake and the Academy aspiring to history painting 2. Prophetic and Visionary art - Blake in the 1790s Illuminated Books Songs of Innocence and Experience America Europe Newton 3. Blake among the Civil Servants - Blake s patrons and their boring day jobs watercolours and paintings of 1790s and 1800s / Visions of Albion -1800-3 turning point in his career as a visionary artist Milton and Jerusalem begun this was two separate chapters but Martin and Amy plan to elide the two parts into one 4. Fresco Painting Restored key exhibition and publication projects 1808-1812 the failed 1809 exhibition Blake s aspirations as a public artist 5. Hidden Blake late works retiring from the world but rediscovered by a new generation Dante Illustrations Jerusalem. We are specialists in Artists Monographs Catalogues and Illustrated items. All items are as described and dispatched within 24 hours in a secure package. We are professional booksellers with over 40 years experience you may order with confidence. Other titles by this artist maybe in stock please ask for our list or link. British artist Blake William Martin Myrone & Amy Concannon 9781849766333 -Tate Publishing (2019)- paperback