Realism (art and literature), in art and literature, an attempt to describe human behavior and surroundings or to represent figures and objects exactly as they act or appear in life. Attempts at realism have been made periodically throughout history in all the arts; the term is, however, generally restricted to a movement that began in the mid-19th century, in reaction to the highly subjective approach of romanticism. The difference between realism and naturalism is harder to define, however, and the two terms are often used interchangeably. The distinction lies in the fact that realism is concerned directly with what is absorbed by the senses; naturalism, a term more properly applied to literature, attempts to apply scientific theories to art.
Realism is not about the way it looks, is about context. Realism addresses a portion of society that has been ignored since antiquity: the poor people. A realist collects images of what they experience.
An example in art is The stone breakers. Men too young and too old to work.
Just Ducky
2009-09-29 21:10:42 UTC
Long before Hollywood made it into a movie I read the book Blackhawk Down. It is one of the most intense books. I was sweating and gritting my teeth as I read it. The author was able to capture the suspense.
Another good book was the one the Fred Goldman wrote about his murdered son called His Name is Ron. It was very heart wrenching.
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2016-09-12 11:07:31 UTC
Maybe, but I am not sure
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