Posted on 8 April 2019
The studentship, 'William Blakes's Conversations: Friendships, Networks, Followers', will commence 1 October 2019, and be funded for 48 months by the Arts and Humanities Research Council.
The thesis would consider the succession of different networks Blake was part of during his life, and the shifting identities that he assumed in those contexts, as apprentice, art student, employee and protégé, as “The Interpreter” for the Ancients, and as a prophetic figure for modern commentators.
Further details and a link to the application form: CPD Tate Studentship info (PDF , 760kb)