There is a myth about women and art. We can be the subject of the art, but we cannot be the artist.
In the mid 19th century, the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood decided to put their own spin on art. Mostly made up of men, their work consisted of bright colors, an ornate attention to detail and subjects that looked like they could be real. But in spite of the impression that this movement was mostly made up of men, there were also a good amount of women artists and models who had a hand in creating this new form of art.
Pre-Raphaelite Girl Gang: Fifty Makers, Shakers and Heartbreakers from the Victorian Era was published in 2018. Written by Kirsty Stonell Walker with illustrations by Kingsley Nebechi, this book highlights the work of fifty women who should rightly be given the spotlight.
I picked up this book because the women whose stories are told have as much right to be recognized and appreciated as their male counterparts. To be honest, it was ok. If I was more a fan of classical art, I think I would have enjoyed the book more.
Do I recommend it? Maybe.
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