{"product_id":"2026200007968-secondhand-pre-raphaelite-art-and-design","title":"Pre-Raphaelite Art And Design","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA richly detailed work of art history, Pre-Raphaelite Art and Design presents a comprehensive examination of the revolutionary Brotherhood that emerged in Victorian England, tracing the movement's rejection of academic convention in favor of vivid color, intricate detail, and medieval-inspired romanticism. Raymond Watkinson chronicles the lives and ambitions of key figures such as Dante Gabriel Rossetti, William Holman Hunt, and John Everett Millais, illustrating how their shared ideals reshaped not only painting but the broader decorative arts. The text argues that the Pre-Raphaelite influence extended far beyond the canvas, permeating textile design, stained glass, furniture, and book illustration — most notably through the work of William Morris and his associates. Written with scholarly authority yet an accessible and appreciative tone, the work details the social and aesthetic philosophies that drove the movement, situating it firmly within the cultural upheavals of the nineteenth century. This is an essential volume for anyone seeking a thorough and authoritative understanding of one of Britain's most distinctive and enduring artistic legacies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48826028916955,"sku":"2026200007968-SECONDHAND","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/a128a359-577c-406d-89ab-d12e61f1f2f3.png?v=1780311186","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200007968-secondhand-pre-raphaelite-art-and-design","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}