realism
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A painter practices realism by carefully depicting a bowl of fruit on a table.
Definition
- Noun:
- A philosophical doctrine: The belief that abstract concepts or physical objects exist independently of human perception or thought.
- An artistic and literary movement: A style, especially prominent in 19th-century France, that aims to represent subjects truthfully, focusing on detailed, factual, and unembellished depiction of everyday life.
- A practical attitude: The acceptance of facts and reality as they are, favoring practicality and literal truth over ideals or fantasies.
Examples of Usage
- Philosophical doctrine:
- The philosopher argued for realism, asserting that the external world exists whether we perceive it or not.
- In the debate, her position was one of moral realism, believing ethical truths are objective.
- Artistic movement:
- The novel is a masterpiece of realism, portraying the harsh lives of peasants without romanticism.
- Courbet's paintings are celebrated for their gritty realism.
- Practical attitude:
- His realism about the company's financial troubles led to necessary but difficult decisions.
- We need a dose of realism in our planning; our goals must be achievable.
Advanced Usage
- "Magic realism": A literary or artistic genre where magical elements are woven into a realistic environment.
- The author is famous for her use of magic realism to explore historical truths.
- "Social realism": An artistic movement focused on depicting the everyday conditions of the working class and poor, often as social commentary.
- The film is a powerful example of social realism from the 1930s.
Variants and Related Words
- Realist (noun): A person who accepts and deals with situations as they really are, or an adherent of realism in philosophy or the arts.
- She is a realist who doesn't believe in easy solutions.
- Realistic (adjective): Having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected; representing things in a way that is accurate and true to life.
- Her career goals are realistic and well-planned.
- The special effects were incredibly realistic.
Synonyms
- Pragmatism: A practical approach to problems and affairs.
- Naturalism (in art/literature): A style that emphasizes detailed, scientific observation of life, often a more extreme form of realism.
- Actuality: The state of existing in fact; reality.
Antonyms
- Idealism: The practice of forming or pursuing ideals, especially unrealistically. In philosophy, the doctrine that ideas or the mind constitute fundamental reality.
- Romanticism (in art/literature): An artistic movement emphasizing inspiration, subjectivity, and the primacy of the individual, often in contrast to realism.
- Fantasy: The faculty or activity of imagining impossible or improbable things.
Related Phrases
- "A sense of realism": An awareness or acknowledgment of the true nature of a situation.
- The new budget introduced a much-needed sense of realism to the project.
- "Gritty realism": A harsh, uncompromisingly realistic portrayal, especially of difficult subjects.
- The documentary showed the gritty realism of life in the urban slums.
A painter practices realism by carefully depicting a bowl of fruit on a table.
Noun
- (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that abstract concepts exist independent of their names
- an artistic movement in 19th century France; artists and writers strove for detailed realistic and factual description
- (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that physical objects continue to exist when not perceived
- the state of being actual or real
- the reality of his situation slowly dawned on him
- the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth