The Pre-Raphaelites: Romance and Realism

by Laurence Des Cars

This study of Pre-Raphaelite painters and poets reveals a style-derived from the idealized view of nature in the early Italian Renaissance-steeped in mythology and literary allusion and very popular today with lovers of romantic art and poetry. 125 illustrations, 95 in full color, 5 x 7"

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, Art History, History, Pre Raphaelite, Reference

127 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Bryana Beaird · Rating 4 out of 5]

While there was nothing especially stunning or remarkable about Des Cars’ treatment of the history of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, the book was concise and informative and a good simple introduction to the origins, philosophies and figures of the Pre-Raphaelite movement.

[Ms_Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is another I'm reading again. It's a tiny little thing that covers the history of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, many of their paintings, historical photos, and documents associated with the various members.

A few caveats... photos of the paintings/sketches are glorious but small. The text is two sizes of tiny. Also, it only skims the surface of their muses & models, and fem artists.

[Jo · Rating 3 out of 5]

For anybody unfamiliar with the PRB, this acts as a nice introduction. Lots of lovely pictures of their paintings with brief biographical details.

[Aurimas Nausėda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Knyga apie dailinkų prerafaelitų paveikslus, laiškus, veiklas. Mažo formato, bet įdomi knyga.

[Stef Onthesea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very nice reading with lovely illustrations.