Prophet, poet, painter, engraver - William Blake (1757-1827) was an artist of uniquely powerful imagination and far-reaching creative gifts. His work expresses the spiritual drama of the English national being, integrating poetry and visual art in a sustained work of visionary creativity unparalleled in English art history. Revealing Blake to be far more than a revolutionary social radical, this classic study reshapes our understanding of the artist's achievement. Kathleen Raine details the enriching effect of mystical, ...
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Prophet, poet, painter, engraver - William Blake (1757-1827) was an artist of uniquely powerful imagination and far-reaching creative gifts. His work expresses the spiritual drama of the English national being, integrating poetry and visual art in a sustained work of visionary creativity unparalleled in English art history. Revealing Blake to be far more than a revolutionary social radical, this classic study reshapes our understanding of the artist's achievement. Kathleen Raine details the enriching effect of mystical, alchemical and gnostic philosophy on Blake's art. She unravels the complex, deeply felt symbolism expressed in his paintings and prints, and describes the powerful impact of his reading of Dante, Milton and the Bible. Raine's compelling and accessible text guides the reader through the life and thought of this extraordinary artist. Fully alive to the uniqueness of Blake's art - which has 'a reality, a coherence, a climate' all its own - she introduces famous work such as Jerusalem, Songs of Innocence and of Experience, The Four Zoas and The Book of Job, relating them to Blake's world view and explaining their prophetic qualities, their fierce energy, and their central place in British Romantic art.
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Add this copy of William Blake to cart. $3.35, good condition, Sold by Roger Lucas rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Horncastle, Lincs, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1974 by Thames and Hudson.
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Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Reprint in soft cover format in Thames's The World of Art Library, 8vo, 214pp, cold and b/w photo illustrations, card covers, some noticeable foxing to prelims, edges and margins, previous owner's name head of title page, o/w VG Copy.
Add this copy of William Blake (World of Art Library: Artists) to cart. $4.68, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1971 by Thames And Hudson Ltd.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. With owner's name and inscription inside cover. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 550grams, ISBN: 0500201072.
Add this copy of William Blake (World of Art Library) to cart. $4.99, very good condition, Sold by Brit Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Milton Keynes, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1970 by Thames & Hudson.
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Add this copy of William Blake (World of Art) to cart. $6.65, very good condition, Sold by Greener Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from London, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1985 by Thames & Hudson Ltd.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 224 p. Contains: Illustrations. World of Art. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Add this copy of William Blake / Kathleen Raine to cart. $16.54, very good condition, Sold by MW Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Galway, G, IRELAND, published 1971 by New York, N.Y. : Thames and Hudson.
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Series; World of art. Physical description; 216 p. : ill. (some col. ); 22 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references, index. Subjects; Blake, William 1757-1827. Poets, English 19th century; Biography. Artists Great Britain Biography. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dulled. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered.
Add this copy of William Blake to cart. $16.95, new condition, Sold by Ria Christie Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Uxbridge, MIDDLESEX, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2021 by Thames & Hudson.
Yes it really is in French. More compact a book than I'd thought, but thick and full of good color illustrations, many of rarely-reproduced paintings. An excellent overview of Blake to keep his presence breathing on the shelf.
