Realism

Realism, in the context of art, refers to the practice of truthfully and objectively representing the subject matter, steering clear from artificial and exaggerated elements. This involves disregarding certain artistic conventions and abstaining from including the exotic, implausible, or supernatural.Throughout history, realism has found its place in numerous art periods. It primarily involves training and mastering the technique and deliberately avoiding stylization. When it comes to visual arts, realism, often known as illusionistic realism, focuses on the accurate representation of organisms, light, color, and perspective. Additionally, different kinds of realism, such as social realism, regionalism, or kitchen sink realism, may choose to highlight the ordinary, unattractive, or even the grim aspects of life.Realism has influenced various movements in the art world, for instance, verism in opera, literary realism in literature, theatrical realism in drama, and Italian neorealism in cinema. In particular, the realist art movement in painting emerged in France in the 1850s, post the 1848 Revolution. The artists associated with this movement consciously moved away from Romanticism, which had for long pervaded French literature and art, tracing its origins back to the late 18th century.