RealismBy: Sam Boccella

What is Realism? Made to be as realistic as possible.

Against the exaggerated emotions of the Romantic Movement.

Was objective and down to earth

Realism movement began in France in the late 1850’s

Realism Started in the 1850’s

The opposite of abstract

The goal was not to convey beauty but the commonplace in all its plainness

Branches of this type of art include, Social Realism, Magic Realism and Hyper-Realism

Famous Realist Artists Gustave Courbet

Honore Daumier

Jean-Francois Millet

Ilya Repin

“The Gleaners “ by Jean Francois Millet

It seems that they are picking wheat

Possibly slaves Something is

going on in the background

The textures are well done as well as shading

“Potato Planters” by Jean Francois Millet

Usual setting for one of Millets paintings

Very simple plot, its just 2 farmers planting potatoes

Looks like oil paint

Great textures as well as shading

“Man With a Hoe” by Jean Francois Millet

Set in a field, as usual with something like a camp spot behind him.

Is different because you actually see the mans face.

He looks tired, possibly from hoeing.

Another painting well done with shading and texture.

Jean Francois Millet Seems to have been influenced by the working man, or

women.

Sets her painting as in the mitts of an action, a simple one, however it is like a photograph taken as each person was in the middle of an action.

Seems to have used much oil paint.

Used texture as well as shading and tones to create a more realistic look.