Pre-raphaelite (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to or characteristic of the Pre-Raphaelites; "the Pre-Raphaelite painters".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The artist's use of vivid colors and intricate details was reminiscent of the Pre-Raphaelite movement of the 19th century.
- The museum's collection included several Pre-Raphaelite paintings, including works by Dante Gabriel Rossetti and John Everett Millais.
- The model's long, flowing hair and ornate clothing made her a perfect subject for a Pre-Raphaelite-inspired photo shoot.
- The Pre-Raphaelite emphasis on beauty and detail is evident in the artist's elaborate use of patterns and textures.
- The artist's dreamlike landscapes, peopled with mythological figures, owed a debt to the Pre-Raphaelite fascination with the supernatural.