- social realism
- noun the realistic depiction in art of contemporary life, as a means of social or political comment.
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Social realism — Social Realism, also known as Socio Realism, is an artistic movement, expressed in the visual and other realist arts, which depicts working class activities. Many artists who subscribed to Social Realism were painters with socialist (but not… … Wikipedia
social realism — social realist. a style of painting, esp. of the 1930s in the U.S., in which the scenes depicted typically convey a message of social or political protest edged with satire. Also, Social Realism. * * * Trend in U.S. art, originating с 1930,… … Universalium
social realism — or Social Realism A type of realism which is more overtly political in content, critical of society, marked by its realistic depiction of social problems. Paintings by Jean François Millet (French, 1814 75), a painter associated with the… … Glossary of Art Terms
social realism — /soʊʃəl ˈriəlɪzəm/ (say sohshuhl reeuhlizuhm) noun a movement in American painting, originating in the depression of the 1930s, and involving the artistic representation of contemporary social and political life, usually from a left wing… …
social realism — noun : a theory or practice (as in painting) of using appropriate representation and symbol to express a social or political attitude … Useful english dictionary
Realism — Realism, Realist or Realistic may refer to:The arts*Realism (arts), the depiction of subjects as they appear in everyday life *Realism (dramatic arts), a movement towards greater fidelity to real life *Realism (visual arts), a style of painting… … Wikipedia
Realism (visual arts) — Realism is a visual art style that depicts the actuality of what the eyes can see. Realists render everyday characters, situations, dilemmas, and objects, all in verisimilitude. They tend to discard theatrical drama, lofty subjects and classical… … Wikipedia
Social Realist — Social Realist, a follower or supporter of Social Realism … Useful english dictionary
realism — /ree euh liz euhm/, n. 1. interest in or concern for the actual or real, as distinguished from the abstract, speculative, etc. 2. the tendency to view or represent things as they really are. 3. Fine Arts. a. treatment of forms, colors, space, etc … Universalium
realism — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ political ▪ gritty, stark ▪ the stark realism of Loach s films ▪ literary ▪ magic … Collocations dictionary
