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The Life and Work of Mervyn Peake

Sebastian Peake · Gresham College

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About

Often described as the ultimate Renaissance Man, Mervyn Peake was just eight when his father, a medical doctor, arranged for a Mandarin expert in calligraphy, to teach him the art. Soon he was able to form many of the six hundred plus characters that make up the language. At the age of twelve, Mervyn left the Orient for his boarding school in England, where his talent at drawing was noticed by his art master, and frequently in demand from fellow pupils.

The talk

  1. The Life and Work of Mervyn Peake 2011-10-05 · YouTube

Credits and licence

Institution
Gresham College
Speaker
Sebastian Peake
Year
2011
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Literature and writing, Art, architecture and design
Source
Gresham College
Licence
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