Realism

Realism is an art style that aims to depict subjects truthfully and accurately, without idealization, exaggeration, or stylization. Originating in the mid-19th century as a reaction against Romanticism, Realism focuses on everyday life, ordinary people, and natural settings, rendered with careful attention to detail, proportion, and light.

Realist artists strive to represent the world as it is—flaws, textures, emotions, and all—often highlighting social issues, labor, and human dignity. Key figures include Gustave Courbet, Jean-François Millet, and Édouard Manet in the early movement.

In digital and AI-generated contexts, Realism remains a powerful visual approach for projects requiring authenticity, human emotion, and believable detail—from lifelike portraits to cinematic environments that feel grounded in the real world.