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This programme examines the relationship between image and word in Blake's work.
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Module code and title: A202, The age of revolutions
Item code: A202; 11
First transmission date: 21-06-1972
Published: 1972
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Duration: 00:23:59
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Publisher: BBC Open University
Keyword(s): Blake; Painting; Poetry
Footage description: Graham Holderness introduces the programme. Blake's 'Tyger' is read out; the illustrative plate is also shown. Holderness discusses Blake's printing process in detail and also the relationship between image and word in Blake. Examples of Blake's pages are shown to illustrate the points. Holderness emphasises the close interrelationship between word and image and as an example discusses the 'Tyger' poem. General observations on Blake's philosophyof life are made. Holderness lists several notions or ideas which he states are central to an understanding of William Blake. Blake's poem 'I have no name?' is read out and its illustrative design shown. Holderness outlines his interpretation of the poem and suggests again the intricate relationship of word to image. Short extracts and illustrations from Blake's 'Book of Thel' are shown. Holderness analyses both word and image and indicates their close relationship. Holderness discusses Blake's concept of life and his use of fire as a symbol. Blake's 'The blossom' is examined and analysed by Holderness in support of his thesis. The page is shown throughout the reading. Holderness discusses the importance in Blake of the figure of Urizen: the significance of this persona is explained. Illustrations from Blake are shown, while a short excerpt from Blake's work descriptive of Urizen is read. 'Glad day' by Blake is shown. Holderness describes its importance and significance for him in an understanding of Blake's art, i.e. as a Christ like image. Holderness's discussion of the Christ image continues. Holderness resumes the programme.
Master spool number: 6LT/70681
Production number: 00521_2322
Videofinder number: 2521
Available to public: no