The Pre-Raphaelites and Science

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Focusing on the intersection of art and science, this book explores how the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood integrated scientific principles into their creative endeavors, influencing painting, poetry, sculpture, and architecture. It highlights their manifesto, The Germ, which advocated for art rooted in precise observation of nature. The collaboration between Victorian scientists and artists in designing natural history museums is examined, alongside the impact of Darwin's theories on their worldview. The work also reinterprets pieces by prominent Pre-Raphaelites and lesser-known figures, providing a comprehensive reevaluation of this influential movement.