Pre-Raphaelitism

Pre-Raphaelitism is a book written by John Ruskin, a prominent art critic and social thinker of the 19th century. The book was published in 1853 and is considered a seminal work on the Pre-Raphaelite movement, which emerged in England in the mid-19th century.In this book, Ruskin analyzes the work of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, a group of artists who sought to revive the spirit of medieval art and reject the conventions of academic art of their time. Ruskin praises the Pre-Raphaelites for their attention to detail, their use of bright colors, and their focus on nature and spirituality.Ruskin also discusses the social and political implications of the Pre-Raphaelite movement, arguing that it represented a rejection of industrialization and a return to traditional values. He sees the Pre-Raphaelites as a force for social reform, advocating for a return to a simpler, more natural way of life.Throughout the book, Ruskin provides detailed analysis and criticism of individual Pre-Raphaelite works, including paintings by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, William Holman Hunt, and John Everett Millais. He also includes reproductions of many of these works, making the book an important visual resource for anyone interested in the Pre-Raphaelite movement.Overall, Pre-Raphaelitism is a comprehensive and insightful examination of one of the most important art movements of the 19th century, written by one of the era's most influential critics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.