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| About Victorian Art in Britain |
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| Explore the various pieces of art from the Victorian period. View a variety of paintings from this era. Learn about the Victorian artists through short biographies. Visit the many galleries containing collections of Victorian art and view pieces form their exhibits. Read a history of this period in art history. |
| Topic: Victorian art |
| URL: http://www.victorianartinbritain.co.uk/about.htm |
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| Victorian Art (1837-1901) |
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| Enjoy viewing photos of art from the Victorian Era by Sir John Everett Millais, Arthur Hughes, and John William Waterhouse. The era of Victorian Art (1837-1901) is called one of the most fascinating periods in history. This spirit of the 19th century England is personified through Queen Victoria and known as the Victorian Era. The British Empire became the most powerful during this sixty-four year reign of Queen Victoria. Victorian art includes Classicism, Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Impressionism, and Post-Impressionism. |
| Topic: Victorian art |
| URL: http://www.huntfor.com/arthistory/c19th/victorian.htm |
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| Victorian Art and Architecture |
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| The Britain Express presents an article about Victorian art and architecture. Learn about the Gothic Revival, and the arts and crafts movement and how they relate to daily life in Victorian England. William Morris is a name to be mentioned in the context of Victorian art. Morris and his artist friends Rossetti and Burne-Jones had an enormous influence. The 'Arts and Crafts' movement was part political and part social movement that took place. Many of the Morris designs are popular today. |
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| URL: http://www.britainexpress.com/History/victorian_art_and_architecture.htm |
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| Victorian art in the Walker Art Gallery |
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| The National Museum Liverpool presents the Walker Art Gallery. Enjoy reading the information about Victorian art and view photos of actual artwork. The Walker Art Gallery was founded in 1873. The gallery was built to display and collect art of the period. This composted a large display of Victorian art. Artwork available to view includes 'Samson', by Solomon J. Solomon and 'The Stonebreaker', by John Brett. Sections of interest include social realism, later pre-Raphaelitism, and the Aesthetic Movement. |
| Topic: Victorian art |
| URL: http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/walker/collections/essays/victorianart.asp |
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| Wolverhampton Arts and Museums Service - Victorian Art 1837-1901 |
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| The Wolverhampton Arts and Museums present a display featuring Victorian art. The Victorian era covers Classicism, Neoclassicism, Romanticism, and Impressionism style of art. The domestic genre paintings portray moral stories and sentimental scenes. Enjoy the painting by Sir Edwin Landseer called, 'Queen Victoria in Windsor Home Park'. The artwork at this museum is considered the fines in the United Kingdom. The collection has grown through purchases and gifts throughout the years. Paintings by John Faed, Francis Danby, and WF Yeams are displayed. |
| Topic: Victorian art |
| URL: http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/collections/art/victorian/index.html?sid=8e5790080e10f14ef7dbc91c1ae8c4d5 |
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| Artists by Movement Victorian Classicism |
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| The Artcyclopedia presents information and examples of Victorian Classicism. This is art of a British form inspired by the art and architecture of Classical Greece and Rome. In the early 19 century, there was an interest in the region's lost civilizations and cultures. Victorian Classicism art is highly romantic and inspired by historical and mythological themes. Lawrence Alma-Tadema and Frederick Leighton were leading Classicists and considered the finest painters of their generation. A list of Victorian Classicism artists with photos of art is available. |
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| URL: http://www.artcyclopedia.com/history/victorian-classicism.html |
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| Victorian Era |
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| Queen Victoria gained her place to the throne in 1837 and gave her name to the historic era, the Victorian Era. This era of Great Britain is considered the height of the industrial revolution in Britain. The Victorian Era is defined as the years from 1837 to 1901. This article includes subjects of interest including politics, events, culture, science, technology and engineering, and the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood in art. The art created by Victorian painters is understood by a population of contrasting social and educational backgrounds. |
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| URL: http://experts.about.com/e/v/vi/Victorian_era.htm |
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| Black and White Wood-engraved Illustration, 1855-1870 |
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| Who were the people responsible for the illustrations of Victorian books and what did they look like? From 1855 to 1870, black and white wood-engraved illustrations were important aspects of Victorian books. A collection of images from this time period can be viewed up close. When you open up the images link you can choose to view any wood engraving up close and admire its intricate details. Besides learning about each image you will also find information about its illustrator. |
| Topic: Illustration of books; Victorian art; Wood engraving |
| URL: http://www.bl.uk/collections/early/victorian/pr_engra.html |
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| Dante Gabriel Rossetti |
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| Some people consider Dante Gabriel Rossetti to be one of the most influential artists and poets of his time. You can see his beautiful paintings, read his poetry, and make a decision for yourself by viewing this excellent site put together by Victorian Web. It provides a detailed biography of this British and Italian artist. You get the chance to see many of his works and read about them. Find out about his favorite themes, how his life affected his work, and so much more. |
| Topic: Rossetti, Dante Gabriel,--1828-1882; Victorian art |
| URL: http://www.victorianweb.org/authors/dgr/dgrov.html |