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Realism
in the visual arts and literature is the depiction of subjects as
they appear in everyday life, without embellishment or
interpretation. The term is also used to describe works of art
which, in revealing a truth, may emphasize the ugly or sordid. It
represents the opposite of idealism.
Realism also refers to a mid-19th century cultural movement with
its roots in France, where it was a very popular art form around
the mid to late 1800?s. It came about with the introduction of
photography - a new visual source that created a desire for people
to produce things that look ?objectively real?. Realism was heavily
against romanticism, a genre dominating French literature and
artwork in the mid 19th century. Undistorted by personal bias,
Realism believed in the ideology of objective reality and revolted
against exaggerated emotionalism. Truth and accuracy became the
goals of many Realists.
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