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Monthly Archives: April 2008
Who wants to plant a Pre-Raphaelite garden?
My creative twelve year old daughter decided that she wants to plant a “fairy garden”. She recently purchased the collected works of Cicely Mary Barker (June 28, 1895 – February 16, 1973). Most people are familiar with Barker’s Flower Fairies, … Continue reading
Manchester Art Gallery Announces 2009 Exhibit:
Holman Hunt and the Pre-Raphaelite Vision Free for attendees and will feature Holman Hunt’s three famous Pre-Raphaelite paintings, as well as original documents and costumes used. Saturday 11 October 2008 – Sunday 11 January 2009
Destiny
Destiny, painted by John William Waterhouse In my previous post (Magic in Pre-Raphaelite and Symbolist Art) a visitor (Hi, Sally!) asked about the model used in Waterhouse’s The Crystal Ball and that stunning red dress. I love Waterhouse and his … Continue reading
Magic in Pre-Raphaelite and Symbolist Art
William Blake’s Hecate, painted in 1795 Magic and witchcraft can be depicted as ugly and dark in art (see Hecate above), but Pre-Raphaelite artists embrace its beauty and mysticism. Well, you can see what I mean in these images that … Continue reading
Posted in Magic, Pre-Raphaelite Subjects and Themes
Tagged goddesses, Magic, Sandys, symbolism, Waterhouse, witches
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The Baleful Head
The Baleful Head, painted by Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones Burne Jones depicts Perseus showing Andromeda the head of the slain Medusa. According to mythology, even looking at the dead Medusa would turn you to stone and she could only be … Continue reading
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