Brand New! Still in Plastic! “Modern Painters, Old Masters: The Art of Imitation from the Pre-Raphaelites to the First World War” by Elizabeth Prettejohn is a 288-page hardcover textbook published by Yale University Press in 2017. This book delves into the subject area of art and history, specifically focusing on the social history of European painting from the late 19th century to 1945. It explores the art of imitation and how it was used by modern painters to gain inspiration from the old masters, providing a comprehensive look at the evolution of artistic techniques during this period in time. Written in English, this book is a valuable resource for those interested in the art and cultural history of the time.