2. He first started his art with engraving
For most of his painting he had a poem to go with it.
Often very lode for that era.
3. He lived in London for most of his life.
He was the third of seven children
The bible was a profound influence on all his works.
He actually left school when he could just read and
write
He became an apprentice engraver soon after for 7
years until he was 21.
4. He was a poet, a painter and a printmaker
Blake made attacks on religious views of his time.
On the day of Blakes death he worked relentlessly on
his dante series.
His poetic style is very unique and challenges the
views that were appropriate at the time.