- 1. William Blake (1757-1827) was an English poet, painter, and printmaker, who is considered one of the seminal figures in the history of both poetry and visual arts. Born in London, Blake showed artistic talent from a young age, becoming an apprentice to an engraver at the age of fourteen. His work is characterized by a unique blend of mystical and visionary themes, often exploring profound philosophical and spiritual questions. Blake’s poetry, which includes renowned collections like 'Songs of Innocence' and 'Songs of Experience', reflects his deep concern with social justice, the human condition, and the nature of imagination. He often incorporated his own illustrations and engravings with his poems, creating a distinctive fusion of text and image that conveys complex ideas about innocence, experience, love, and the divine. Despite being largely unrecognized during his lifetime, Blake’s visionary works have since been revered for their originality, depth, and rich symbolism, and he is now celebrated as a precursor to the Romantic movement and a key influence on later generations of poets and artists.
When did William Blake pass away?
A) 1835
B) 1810
C) 1827
D) 1790
- 2. Where was William Blake buried after his death?
A) St. Paul's Cathedral
B) Bunhill Fields
C) Highgate Cemetery
D) Westminster Abbey
- 3. Who was William Blake married to?
A) Catherine Boucher
B) Mary Shelley
C) Emily Dickinson
D) Jane Austen
- 4. In which city did William Blake spend most of his life?
A) New York
B) Paris
C) London
D) Rome
- 5. What was William Blake's most famous collection of poetry and art?
A) The Waste Land
B) Songs of Innocence and of Experience
C) The Canterbury Tales
D) Paradise Lost
- 6. Who influenced William Blake's artistic style?
A) Michelangelo
B) Vincent van Gogh
C) Leonardo da Vinci
D) Pablo Picasso
- 7. How many engravings did William Blake create for Dante's 'Divine Comedy'?
A) 102
B) 50
C) 120
D) 75
- 8. What literary movement is William Blake associated with?
A) Realism
B) Postmodernism
C) Modernism
D) Romanticism
- 9. Where was William Blake baptized?
A) Highgate Cemetery
B) Westminster Abbey
C) St. James's Church, Piccadilly
D) St. Paul's Cathedral
- 10. What was William Blake's first printed work?
A) Poetical Sketches
B) Songs of Innocence
C) Visions of the Daughters of Albion
D) The Book of Thel
- 11. In which year did William Blake marry Catherine Boucher?
A) 1799
B) 1805
C) 1817
D) 1782
- 12. Who was William Blake's patron and supporter throughout his career?
A) William Wordsworth
B) Thomas Butts
C) Samuel Taylor Coleridge
D) John Ruskin
- 13. What is the name of the character from William Blake's poetry who represents the industrialized city?
A) Los
B) Orc
C) Urizen
D) Vala
- 14. What occupation did William Blake's father have?
A) Doctor
B) Hosier
C) Farmer
D) Blacksmith
- 15. Which philosopher had a significant influence on William Blake's work?
A) Plato
B) Socrates
C) Aristotle
D) Emanuel Swedenborg
- 16. What was the name of William Blake's younger brother who passed away in infancy?
A) Thomas
B) James
C) Robert
D) Michael
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