Inside the studio of William Blake

BBC Arts looks at a major exhibition on the life and work of William Blake.

In this film we tour Blake's recreated studio, made from recently discovered plans, for the exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford.

Blake saw medieval illustrated manuscripts during his apprenticeship at Westminster Abbey, and through his 'illuminated printing' process aspired to create comparable works.

Blake's uncompromising, innovative approach to bringing image and text together are revealed, as well as manuscripts and magnificent printed books gathered from museums around the world - many of which will be rested for ten years or more following this exhibition.