Wood, Esther (of Hampstead) creator text utu 2016 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Dante Rossetti and the Pre-Raphaelite Movement" by Esther Wood is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and works of Dante Gabriel Rossetti and the broader context of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, focusing on their influence in art and the changing landscape of aesthetics in the 19th century. It presents an analysis of the movement's philosophical and ethical foundations, rather than solely its aesthetic achievements. The opening of the work introduces the significance of the Pre-Raphaelite movement within the context of 19th-century England, characterized by a revolt against established artistic conventions. It highlights Constable's prediction about the decline of English art, leading to a call for reform inspired by the Italian Renaissance. The chapter sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Rossetti's early life, his relationships with fellow artists, and the ethical motivations that underpinned the Pre-Raphaelite revolution. It emphasizes how this group sought to align art with the complexities of modern life, emphasizing emotional depth and a departure from mere imitation of classical forms. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2016-05-05 Produced by KD Weeks, Clarity, HathiTrust and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Rossetti, Dante Gabriel, 1828-1882 Pre-Raphaelitism -- Great Britain ND NX Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52008 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52008 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134210.0 52008