TED Talks
TED: Can a computer write poetry? | Oscar Schwartz
If you read a poem and feel moved by it, but then find out it was actually written by a computer, would you feel differently about the experience? Would you think that the computer had expressed itself and been creative, or would you...
Amor Sciendi
The Case for William Blake | AmorSciendi
This video is the case for William Blake. I didn’t always have a way into the study of Blake, but a sculpture outside of the British Library gave me a path better understand and love the colorful prints of William Blake.
Curated Video
DANNY BOYLE, STEPHEN DALDRY HOLD PRESS BRIEFING ON PLANS FOR OLYMPICS OPENING CEREMONY
The 2012 London Olympics will open in an English meadow, complete with cows and sheep, a cricket match - and that typical English summer music motif, a mosh pit.
Danny Boyle, artistic director of the games' opening ceremony, on Tuesday...
Curated Video
FRANCE: CANNES FILM FESTIVAL UPDATE
Cannes, France - 15-16 May, 1998 and clips
APTV - May 16, 1998
1. Wide exterior shot of Cannes
2. Mid shot of police car driving past cinema with film festival sign
3. Various of Hugh Grant and Geanne Tripplehorn cuddling, kissing for...
British Library
British Library: William Blake's Printing Process
Michael Phillips demonstrates William Blake's printing process, explaining how it relates to his work as a poet and artist. [8:09]
British Library
British Library: William Blake's Spiritual Visions
Iain Sinclair visits William Blake's grave and discusses the spiritual visions that made up such a significant part of his life and work. [6:24]
British Library
British Library: William Blake's Radicalism
Iain Sinclair explores the historical background of William Blake's radical writings. [7:27]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Literature Meets Art: Maurice Sendak Inspired by William Blake
This video [5:09] brought to you by Tate.org.uk. Maurice Sendak, the creative genius behind 'Where the Wild Things Are,' was a writer and illustrator whose work has been seen by millions of people all over the world. In this video,...