Art History student and follower of this blog, Daniel Etherton, has written an in-depth review of the Pre-Raphaelite exhibition held recently at the Tate Britain in London. Click here to read it!
The short-lived but highly influential Pre-Raphaelite movement was a reform group of artists and poets founded in 1849. Their main objective in art was to reject the dramatic, artificial Mannerist painting styles succeeding Raphael and Michelangelo (hence the term "Pre-Raphaelite") and to create more genuine, humble representations of their subjects. They painted brightly-colored, evenly-lit scenes with a particular emphasis on romanticism, elaborate detail, medieval history, symbolism, and nature.
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2013/01/24
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Mercy and Truth Are Met Together, Righteousness and Peace Have Kissed Each Other
Evelyn De Morgan
1900
abackwaterprincess asked: I went to see Love & Death, the Pre-Raphelite exhibition at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, It was so wonderful! The Lady of Shalott was the centrepiece and I nearly had a little cry. Perfect.
That’s great! I am truly envious of those of you who got to see the Tate exhibition. You’re a very lucky bunch ♥
idontneedthedevil asked: I adore your blog! I am thinking of getting a Pre-Raphaelite inspired tattoo, any ideas?
Thank you! A Pre-Raphaelite tattoo sounds wonderful, but I can’t provide any good ideas on what you should get. Pick an artist or a particular piece of work that you absolutely love and consult with a tattoo artist about the specifics. (I’m a bad advice-giver, sorry.)
If you do end up having it done, send me a picture and I’ll post it here! ♥
