Industrial Revolution and Realism Art Movement

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What was a major catalyst for the Realism art movement?

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The Industrial Revolution served as a major catalyst for the Realism art movement.

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What did Realist artists depict in their works?

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Realist artists depicted the harsh realities of everyday life, particularly the struggles of the working class.

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How did the Industrial Revolution influence the subject matter of Realism?

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Realism used the Industrial Revolution as a subject matter to portray the true conditions of modern society, rejecting idealized portrayals.

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Which artists are known for focusing on ordinary life during the Realism movement?

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Gustave Courbet and Jean-François Millet are known for painting scenes from everyday life, including factory workers, peasants, and urban slums.

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What role did Realism play in social commentary?

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Realism highlighted the inequalities and injustices caused by industrialization by depicting the hardships faced by the working class.

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How did Realism differ from Romantic art?

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Realism rejected idealism and aimed to portray reality without embellishment, including grim aspects like poverty and exploitation.

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What techniques did Realist artists use to depict their subjects?

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Realist artists employed meticulous observation techniques to accurately depict the details of their subjects.

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Name an example of Realist artwork influenced by the Industrial Revolution by Gustave Courbet.

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"The Stonebreakers" by Gustave Courbet, which depicts two laborers breaking stones by the roadside.

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Name an example of Realist artwork influenced by the Industrial Revolution by Jean-François Millet.

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"The Gleaners" by Jean-François Millet, which depicts peasant women gathering leftover grain in a field.

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Name an example of Realist artwork influenced by the Industrial Revolution by Honoré Daumier.

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"The Third Class Carriage" by Honoré Daumier, which portrays the cramped and uncomfortable conditions of lower-class passengers on a train.