For most people, the Victorian era seems like a time when life was constrained by strict rules, etiquette, moral standards, and unquestionable dogmas. And yet it was a period of great change in society and in people’s minds, and the arts reflected new trends that finally allowed humanity to live not only by reason, but also by feelings. The movement of the Pre-Raphaelites became the starting point for this new vision of the world. Their works overturned British consciousness, formulated new methods of art, and created new mechanisms for aesthetic perception—thanks to which humanity saw Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and the Silver Age. Anyone interested in how this happened can read about the revolution in Victorian art in this book.