Pre-Raphaelitism was an art movement founded in 1848 by a group of English painters, poets, and critics, including Dante Gabriel Rossetti, William Holman Hunt, and John Everett Millais. They sought to return to the detail, intense colors, and complex compositions of art before the Renaissance master Raphael. The movement emphasized realism and nature, often drawing inspiration from literature, mythology, and medieval themes. The Pre-Raphaelites aimed to challenge the conventions of the art establishment, promoting a more personal and emotional approach to art. Their works often featured vivid imagery and symbolic elements, reflecting their belief in the importance of individual expression and the beauty of the natural world.