Caroline Nicholson received a Master’s degree with Distinction in Decorative Arts and Historic Interiors from The University of Buckingham in partnership with The Wallace Collection, where she completed her dissertation on the Nancy School of Art Nouveau. She also holds an Honours Degree, First Class, in Art History from The University of St. Andrews. She has been published in Worthwhile Magazine, The Pre-Raphaelite Society Review, and Calliope Arts Journal.
Education
MA Decorative Arts & Historic Interiors — University of Buckingham, The Wallace Collection, 2023
Master of Arts (Honors) Art History, First Class — University of St. Andrews, 2022
Areas of Expertise
Why Beatrix Potter’s Stories Still Delight Generations
Defined by their colorful cast of characters and breathtaking illustrations, the storybooks of Beatrix Potter have brought joy to children around the world.
How the Rossetti Siblings Shaped the Poetry and Painting of the Pre-Raphaelite Movement
Siblings Christina and Dante Gabriel Rossetti shared similar approaches to their respective art forms of painting and poetry, leaving an indelible impact on Pre-Raphaelite art.
How the Pre-Raphaelites Inspired the Arts and Crafts Movement
Dante Gabriel Rossetti greatly influenced William Morris, who later led the influential Arts and Crafts Movement.
How Did Gothic Revival and the Arts and Crafts Movement Intersect?
A deep appreciation of the art and architecture of the Middle Ages was a defining theme of both the Gothic Revival and the Arts and Crafts Movement.
How the Women of the Gothic Revival Inspired Christina Rossetti’s Poetry
The Gothic Revival, a major 18th to 19th-century British cultural movement, was reimagined by the Victorian poet Christina Rossetti through her distinctive literary contributions.
How John Everett Millais’ Life & Work Shaped the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood
John Everett Millais’ Pre-Raphaelite paintings shaped the Brotherhood, inspiring younger artists with his medieval imagery, female beauty, and devotion to nature and realism.
How Dante Gabriel Rossetti & John Everett Millais Founded the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood
Dante Gabriel Rossetti and John Everett Millais were among the most important figures of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.