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Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood

The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood was a group of artists who lived in England in the 19th century. They wanted to create art that was different from the art that was popular at the time. They thought that the art by painters who came before the famous painter Raphael was better, so they called themselves pre-Raphaelites.

The pre-Raphaelites liked to paint pictures that looked like they were from a different time, like the medieval period. They also liked to paint pictures that told stories or had a lot of meaning.

They were very interested in nature and liked to use lots of bright colors in their paintings. They wanted their paintings to look real, so they spent a lot of time making sure everything looked just right.

Some famous pre-Raphaelite artists include Dante Gabriel Rossetti, William Holman Hunt, and John Everett Millais. Their art is still admired today and can be seen in art museums around the world.