Under God’s Hammer: William Blake versus David Shrigley

Blake, William, 1757-1827, artist; Curator, Robert Cook.
ISBN: 0975809881 Category:

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  • Catalogue of an exhibition held at the Art Gallery of Western Australia, Perth, 16 September 2006 – 1 January 2007.
  • “This exhibition desplays William Blake’s Book of Job (1825) against new drawing by young Scottish artist David Shrigley. This unique pairing of historical and contemporary illustrations inspaired by the famously ambiguous Old Testament text offers a fascinating look at the machinations of faith and the power of artistic vision in relation to the world of the early nineteenth century and our own times. The distinct styles and world views of these artists produce two remarkable takes on the significance of the Old testament story, whose interpretation remains puzzling and manifold.”
  • 47 unnumbered pages : colour illustrations ; 22 x 25 cm
  • #291224

Additional Information

AuthorBlake, William, 1757-1827, artist; Curator, Robert Cook.
Number of pages47
PublisherArt Gallery of Western Australia
Year Published2006
Binding Type

Softcover

Book Condition

Near Fine

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