William Blake

William Blake

I chose this character because he joined together art and poetry.

I LOVE MOST OF HIS DRAWINGS BUT I HAVE JUST ONE PICTURE TO SHOW

Pity, by William Blake I think it is about angels, the spirits of the dead

William Blake grew up in London. He had three brothers and a sister. Later he married Catherine Bouchier, and they were married for forty-five years.

Blake went to art school. At the age of fifteen, Blake began to learn how to be an engraver, making pictures for books. He then attended the Royal Academy of Art and soon he became a talented illustrator.

The first book cover that William had made

After he graduated he got a job as an engraver to a bookseller. In 1783, Blake published his first book of poems with his own illustrations. One year later, he began his own engraving business.

One of William's poems

Many of Blake's best poems are found in two collections:
1 - Songs of Innocence
2 - Songs of Experience

In these poems Blake tells us that we need two qualities in order to see the truth in the world:
1 - innocence
2 - experience

These two qualities are the characteristics of childhood and adulthood. We need the innocence of youth, with the experience that comes with being adults. This collection of poetry, the songs of Innocence and the songs of Experience, are each beautifully illustrated with Blake's own engravings. Blake is well-known for both his writing and his artwork.