1. Art History Essay- Social Realism in the 19th century
Realism is an approach to art in which subjects are portrayed in as straightforward manner as possible, without idealizing them and without following the rules of formal theory. Realism began as an artistic movement in the 18th Century in Europe and America. ... Realism tries to portray life as objectively as possible. Realism was a broad spectrum movement involving painting, literature, drama in several European countries. ... Realism was decidedly an outgrowth of its particular time, one of great political and social upheaval. ...
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- Approx Pages: 7
- Grade Level: Undergraduate