realism (Meaning)
realism (n)
the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth
the state of being actual or real
(philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that physical objects continue to exist when not perceived
an artistic movement in 19th century France; artists and writers strove for detailed realistic and factual description
(philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that abstract concepts exist independent of their names
realism (n.)
As opposed to nominalism, the doctrine that genera and species are real things or entities, existing independently of our conceptions. According to realism the Universal exists ante rem (Plato), or in re (Aristotle).
As opposed to idealism, the doctrine that in sense perception there is an immediate cognition of the external object, and our knowledge of it is not mediate and representative.
Fidelity to nature or to real life; representation without idealization, and making no appeal to the imagination; adherence to the actual fact.
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realism Sentence Examples
- Realistic art strives to depict subjects with accuracy and lifelike detail.
- The novel's characters are portrayed with a sense of realism that makes them relatable.
- The film's setting was meticulously recreated to enhance its realism.
- The author employed literary realism techniques to explore the social and economic struggles of the time.
- The sculpture's hyperrealism is so convincing that it appears to be a living being.
- The documentary showcased the complexities of human experience through a lens of unflinching realism.
- The realistic portrayal of war in the movie evoked a sense of horror and empathy among viewers.
- The painter's use of chiaroscuro created a realistic illusion of light and shadow.
- The dialogue in the story exhibited a level of realism that made the characters feel authentic.
- The painting's realism transports viewers to a bygone era, capturing the essence of a time and place.
FAQs About the word realism
the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth, the state of being actual or real, (philosophy) the philosophical doct
naturalism, verisimilitude, authenticity, representationalism, verismo,literalism,photo-realism, grittiness
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Realistic art strives to depict subjects with accuracy and lifelike detail.
The novel's characters are portrayed with a sense of realism that makes them relatable.
The film's setting was meticulously recreated to enhance its realism.
The author employed literary realism techniques to explore the social and economic struggles of the time.
