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Three young rebellious artists established the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood in London in 1848. Their names were Dante Gabriel Rossetti, John Everett Millais, and William Holman Hunt. They rejected the rigidity of the Royal Academy's standards, which were rooted in the Italian High Renaissance. Rossetti, Millais, and Holman Hunt preferred biblical motifs over mythological ones. The artists drew inspiration from medieval art. The beautiful Elizabeth Siddal and Jane Morris became their muses. The Pre-Raphaelites astonished the Victorian public and evoked criticism from the great Charles Dickens. Yet, support came from an unexpected source. The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood by Nick Louras will appeal to lovers of the fine arts and fans of historical non-fiction.
The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood is both informative and compelling. Nick Louras delves into the fascinating history of the movement that impacted the aesthetics of the Victorian era. The author's writing style is beautiful and clear. Louras analyzes Pre-Raphaelite art in detail and explains its intricate symbolism in simple words. The author treats Rossetti, Millais, and Holman Hunt with respect and writes about the controversial marriage of the famous art critic John Ruskin with Effie Gray with compassion, avoiding any unnecessary exaggeration of the sensitive subject. Louras adds touching details about the artists. Thus, he describes the ring Holman Hunt cherished as a token of friendship with Millais. The author provides a well-researched historical background that allows us to learn many intriguing facts about the Victorian era and its prominent figures. The author's admiration of the Pre-Raphaelites is inspiring and shines through the pages of this riveting book.
