Question

As a style, _______ doesn't adhere to classical rules. Instead, artists paint what they see, often using everyday observations as their subjects.
A. impressionism
B. neo-classicism
C. romanticism
D. realism

Answer 1

As a style, realism doesn't adhere to classical rules. Instead, artists paint what they see, often using everyday observations as their subjects. It attempts to represent the subject in a truthful manner and without any artificiality and usually avoids anything that is implausible.

Answer 2

The correct answer is D. realism.

Realist artists paint a true representation of everyday life in a naturalistic setting. Realism is about depicting the truth as the artist sees it. Real life, real people. No idealism or exaggeration.