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English Pre Raphaelite Painters
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Medievalism and Morality
While rejecting High Renaissance technique, the PRB heavily adopted medieval subject matter, focusing on Arthurian romance, Dante Alighieri, and overtly moralizing Christian narratives. However, their medievalism was highly selective and often based on romanticized, late-19th-century interpretations of the Middle Ages rather than… -
English Pre Raphaelite Painters
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William Holman Hunt (1827–1910)
Hunt remained the most steadfast in the original religious and moral objectives of the Brotherhood. His extensive travels to the Near East were intended to ensure absolute accuracy in depicting Biblical settings, leading to the development of extremely durable, though visually dense, oil-and-resin mixtures. Hunt famously claimed tha… -
Landscape
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Etymology and Historical Context
The term derives from the Middle Dutch landschap, originally referring to an administrative division or territory. Early European artistic depictions, emerging prominently in the Netherlandish Renaissance, standardized the genre as a view, shifting focus from territorial documentation to scenic appreciation. Prior to the 16th century, depictions of scenery were typically relegated to background… -
Titian
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Mythological Subjects and the Problem of Subjective Nudity
Titian produced a significant body of mythological paintings and religious paintings, often characterized by sensuous, dynamic compositions. His 'poesie' series for Philip II of Spain, including works like Diana and Actaeon, showcases his ability to render flesh tones with unparalleled softness.
Art historians posit that Titian’s depiction of the [nude figure](/entries/nude-figure…