William Blake Romanticism

William Blake

A prominent 18th-century thinker known for his poetry, paintings, and unique visions rooted in God and Divine.

Chariots of Fire

A poem by William Blake that has been transformed into an anthem.

Divine Imagination

The term Blake used to refer to Jesus, emphasizing the divine humanity.

Songs of Innocence and Experience

One of Blake's significant works, a book exploring contrasting states of being.

Albian

The original or spiritual state of England according to Blake's beliefs.

Isaac Newton

Criticized by Blake for representing cold science and the falsehood of the world.

Gothic Art and Architecture

Blake admired the simplicity and purity of this style.

Visionary Art

Blake's paintings reflected his visions and beliefs about the living universe.

Michael Angelo

Blake's hero, known for his art and the line "the lover of the holy and heroic."

Moon

Blake was influenced by the moon's watchful gaze over the earth.