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Summary Realism Notes
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The introduction, history, artists and analysis of artworks for Realism movement
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RealismMovement Background
● 1848 - 1900
● Originated mid 19th-century, France
● Pioneered by Gustave Courbet - want to paint truthful artworks
● In original sense, about implied accurate depiction of nature
● Interest in down-to-earth everyday subjects
● Sought convey truthful & objective vision of contemporary life
● Emerged aftermath Revolution 1848 overturned monarchy
● Realists wanted to depict subjects from everyday lives of working class
● Direct observation of modern world
Characteristics
● Subject matters were literary, historical or exotic
● Paint ordinary events of working people
● Painters often socialist in political views
● Moved away idealism, heroism, academicism
● Contemporary french life, landscapes & experiences ordinary people
● Challenged escapism of romantics
● Political undertones
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