Realism, Impressionism and Post-Impressionism (c. 1850 – 1900s) (Leaving Cert Art): Flashcards
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Definition of Realism in art
Definition of Realism in art
Truthful, natural depiction of ordinary subjects without artificial beauty or fantasy
Realism vs Naturalism difference
Realism vs Naturalism difference
Naturalism=accurate photo; Realism=honest everyday life portrayal
When and where Realism emerged
When and where Realism emerged
Mid-19th century France
Historical event that triggered Realism
Historical event that triggered Realism
French Revolution of 1848
Leader of Realist movement
Leader of Realist movement
Gustave Courbet
Movement Realism reacted against
Movement Realism reacted against
Romanticism
Main subjects in Realist art
Main subjects in Realist art
Ordinary working people, contemporary settings, real activities
Courbet's reason for not painting angels
Courbet's reason for not painting angels
He could only paint what he could see
Jean-François Millet painted
Jean-François Millet painted
Dignified portrayals of rural workers and peasants
Russian Realist group formed in 1860s
Russian Realist group formed in 1860s
Peredvizhniki (Wanderers)
Key Realist technique approach
Key Realist technique approach
Direct observation from life, not copying other artworks
Realism's legacy on worthy subjects
Realism's legacy on worthy subjects
Any subject could be worthy of serious artistic treatment
Honoré Daumier created
Honoré Daumier created
Paintings and satirical prints showing urban life
Social themes Realists highlighted
Social themes Realists highlighted
Dignity of labour, poverty, effects of industrialisation
British Realist artists
British Realist artists
Hubert von Herkomer and Luke Fildes