Realism
Background
Was a response to the subjective mindset of Romanticism
Felt that romanticists were too detached from reality
Depicted every day lives, especially of the poor
Characteristics
Believed should be true to appearances
Strongly against stylisation and idealisation
Emphasis on the pursuit of truth and accuracy
Subject matter
Mainly depicted those who were affected by poverty
Showed the simple life
Depicted poor doing labour and 'unglamourous' work
Critical view of societal structures
Composition
Like the view of an ongoing scene
Shapes
Shapes were clearly defined
Colour
Colour palette was sombre and earthy colours as they suited the tone and theme
of their work
Application
Brushstrokes were often visible
Background
Was a response to the subjective mindset of Romanticism
Felt that romanticists were too detached from reality
Depicted every day lives, especially of the poor
Characteristics
Believed should be true to appearances
Strongly against stylisation and idealisation
Emphasis on the pursuit of truth and accuracy
Subject matter
Mainly depicted those who were affected by poverty
Showed the simple life
Depicted poor doing labour and 'unglamourous' work
Critical view of societal structures
Composition
Like the view of an ongoing scene
Shapes
Shapes were clearly defined
Colour
Colour palette was sombre and earthy colours as they suited the tone and theme
of their work
Application
Brushstrokes were often visible
