Shakespeare A to Z | Art Inspired By Shakespeare

In the years since Shakespeare’s death, his plays have inspired many visual artists. His characters and themes have provided material for an abundant supply of paintings, drawings, and engravings*. Illustrations for Shakespearean texts and designs for stage sets are also part of this body of artistic work.

* engraving: print made from a design carved into a wooden block or metal plate

EARLIEST ILLUSTRATIONS OF SHAKESPEARE. During Shakespeare’s time, painting in England was largely limited to portraits. Very few English books had illustrations aside from...

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