Art Quote by William Blake
“The Old and New Testaments are the Great Code of Art.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Marriage of Heaven and Hell, 1790
Blake sees the Bible as a masterpiece of artistic expression, intertwining divine and human creativity.
In simple terms: The Bible is a great work of art.
Key Takeaway
Study its poetic and symbolic layers.
Themes
religion
art
creativity
Mood
contemplative
inspired
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- theology study
- art history
- creative writing
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
theology
symbolism
literary criticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does viewing scripture as art change its impact?
- What artistic elements stand out most?
A Different Perspective
Its moral authority can be contested by secular perspectives.
