Pre-Raphaelites

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The Pre-Raphaelites, a secret society formed in 1848, challenged the artistic norms of their time by embracing a more heartfelt and natural style. Founded by William Holman Hunt, John Everett Millais, and Dante Gabriel Rossetti, this group grew into a seven-member brotherhood that included poets and critics alongside painters.

A bold artistic movement inspired by medieval culture and nature’s beauty.

The Pre-Raphaelites rejected the classical ideals and dominant genre painting styles of their era, seeking instead a spiritual and sincere approach to art. They moved away from the balanced compositions associated with Raphael, drawing inspiration from medieval themes and the vivid colors of Quattrocento art.

Their early works often focused on religious subjects, but they also explored themes from literature and poetry, as seen in John Everett Millais’s iconic painting Ophelia, inspired by Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Influenced by John Ruskin’s ideas, they dedicated themselves to careful observation of nature.

This book showcases key pieces from the Pre-Raphaelite movement, highlighting their reaction against conventional art, their striking use of color, and their fascination with themes like love, death, and the natural world. It also explores how their legacy shaped later Symbolist art and beyond.

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