The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood: Thinking Historically About Artistic Movements Main Menu Introduction Final Project for HIST 689 How to Think Historically Historical Contexts The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood: Founding Members Conclusion

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43266 The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood: Founding Members
This activity is meant to develop your research and historical thinking skills through art analysis. Observe the works of medieval art featured in the previous timeline. Compare and contrast the style, content, and composition of an artwork from the medieval period with one from the High Renaissance. Create two “baseball cards” featuring one artwork from both art periods. Make sure to include the Who, What, and Where of each piece as well as what characterized the artistic style of these two eras.   

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Big Ideas & Questions
How does the study of these historical contexts aid in our understanding of Pre-Raphaelite Art? 
Can the study of Pre-Raphaelite Art provide clues to the changing environment of Victorian England? 
Identify a continuity, disruption, and evolution of style and subject material in these three artistic periods. (Medieval, Renaissance, Victorian Neoclassism) 
In what ways has our context influenced the artistic material developed today? How has the influx of digital media impacted the way we see the world? 
Contrast the medieval and Renaissance ideologies. How are they different? How did they affect the art of that time? 
Describe the transition of visual changes in medieval art compared to Renaissance art.  
It is crucial to consider the context in which these artists dwelled as it can inform us of the particularities and characteristics of their lives that resulted from the influence of their surroundings. By this point, you should have gained a broad understanding of what was happening during this time and how it has contextualized the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. This is preliminary information that will inform you as you move forward to thinking historically about artist backgrounds, inspirations, influences, and philosophies. Armed with a comprehension of the contemporary and historical contexts and historical thinking techniques, we will now study three of the most iconic Pre-Raphaelite artists that founded the Brotherhood. 

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