William Blake - The Mad Prophet Who Changed British Art Forever

Описание: William Blake was dismissed as a madman in his own time—yet became one of the most influential artists in British history. This complete documentary explores the extraordinary life of the visionary poet, painter, and prophet who saw angels as a child and died singing hymns to a country only he could see.

Born in 1757 London, Blake invented an entirely new art form—illuminated printing—fusing poetry and painting in ways never seen before. He created masterpieces like Songs of Innocence and Experience, The Marriage of Heaven and Hell, and Jerusalem, yet sold almost nothing during his lifetime. Critics called him "an unfortunate lunatic." His wife Catherine set empty plates before him when there was no food.

Discover how this obscure engraver survived a trial for sedition, endured decades of poverty, and kept creating visionary art that would eventually be sung at royal weddings and celebrated worldwide. From childhood visions of angels to his final prophetic works, this is the complete story of William Blake—the man who refused to see the world as others did.

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