Trip. Tate Gallery 4

Tate Gallery London also put some of the works of William Blake
in the upper floor smaller room, near the Pre-Raphaellite Brotherhood's works.

If Blake was born in 20th century, he could be working in Hollywood or for DC Comics??

William Blake's
works
of religious
/ faith
/ Christian believes
/ Bible theme.
Visionary /
Imaginative.
Innovative.

The Body of Christ Borne to the Tomb c.1799–1800

William Blake's well-known works "The Ancient of Days" or "Newton" is not included.


William Blake (28 November 1757 – 12 August 1827)
was an English poet, painter, and printmaker-illustrator.


Wiliam Blake ranked 38th in the BBC's poll of the 100 Greatest Britons (2002)
Tate had held an exhibition of William Blake's work in 2000-2001.

More of his works:
Friends of William Blake
http://www.blakearchive.org/
Short info at BBC website:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/2QSyBC2szdwHMBFFCG8pcF5/master-and-apprentice-william-blake-englands-visionary-artist-poet-and-printmaker-at-the-ashmolean

NEXT:  Turner & Constable.

Trip. Tate Gallery 3

In Tate London, there are  famous pieces of works by the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood in the main building exhibition halls. (romantic, symbolism)

There are also more works put elsewhere in the same building...
but first you need a map.

Then it is a long walk along other halls.
Then climb up stairs...
Then, in a room,
much quieter
and less people,
dimmer light...

 

Pencial drawings!!!
And lovely shapes
of the
mounting matt board
really
thoughtfully
made for the drawings !!!

Draft study is different from the finished work. Interesting to see drafts.

  
NEXT:
Part 4: William Blake

Part 5: Turner & Constable

Part 6 : Interior & other sculptures.

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Part 2: Henry Moore
Part 1: Tate Gallery London, first 1.5 hour

Trip. Tate Gallery 2

In Tate London, there are some works by Henry Moore, and some more others.

Notice the smaller drafts ...
the shape
of the head of the man...
different from the large version.

  Hei,
was he trying to say something??

Famous. Henry Moore. Reclining figure.

This is viewing from three angles
of the same bronze sculpture.

Then, 
this piece
below with thin strips of colour ....
from another modern artist....
Even if it is the first of its kind to study the optical illustion of colour,
I still think it is odd to put it in Tate Britain London. 



Then, this piece...
a sphere-like form... not unlike a coconut with its colour scheme...

The piece below ...
a fat crumsy block

said to be a depiction
of biblical story/scene.
Title :
Jacob Wrestling Angel...
but...

No need to depict
the tiny body part there.
Did the artist
try to stir up
discussion / criticism ?

Luckily, nearby,
this realistic  modern piece,
of a mother & daughter,
is more pleasing to eyes.


Next,
part 3. Pre-Raphaelite brotherhood
part 4 Blake
part 5 Turner & Constable
part 6 Interior and some sculpture outdoor.

Trip. Tate Gallery part 1

Eventually I visited the Tate Gallery in March.
It was a nice day. Spent just under 4 hours there. 

Nice building, nice paintings, nice sculptures.

First of all, I went to have something to eat.

Then I started my journey...

 (one of the maps)

(part of "what's on today")


One the wall facing cloak room, interesting themes/topics/relationship of art & society/people.

Doorways throught the rooms.

It might have been
a fable or story.
But it seems to me
more like
telling men
to battle/fight their
own monster.

A painting with a lady wearing a dress with satin fabric ...

 close up...

A good proportion of art works bear biblical theme/Christian topics.

Britain has a Christian heritage. May the God's teachings flourish again in the hearts of all people in Britain ASAP!

 sculpture...
with music instrument.
Actually
there was an old gentleman
 trying to do
a drawing/painting with it
on the spot.

 it is a little like time travel ...
looking back...
through the eyes
of the painters/artists.


Where was I in the time tunnel?
(years/era on the floor)







Clarification:
 I didn't go
to Tate Britain Gallery 
for the David Hockney exhibition. 

Modern art
is not really my cup of tea
(with a few exceptions)

Not the Tate Modern either.

  
 
Next
 
Part 2:  Henry Moore.

Part 3:  Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood

Part 4:  William Blake

Part 5: Turner & Constable

Part 6 : Interior & other sculptures.