Realism in the visual arts began as a 19th-century style and depicts people, objects and events in a manner considered accurate or true to life. It began as a reaction to the idealistic approach of romanticism.
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- WebMuseum: Realism A brief introduction and definition of the period in art history.
- Realism A brief definition and samples of realism in contemporary painting.