Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood

The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood was a group of 19th-century British artists who sought to reform art by rejecting the conventional styles of their time. They admired the detailed, vibrant techniques used before the Renaissance artist Raphael. Their work often featured intense colors, intricate details, and themes from literature, mythology, and nature, imbued with symbolism. They aimed to evoke emotions and explore deeper meanings, reflecting personal and spiritual experiences. This movement significantly influenced later artistic movements, including Symbolism, which emphasized the use of symbols to express complex ideas and feelings rather than literal representations.