Realism
noun
A practice of accepting the reality in facts and actions.
Despite his dreams, he decided to proceed with a sense of realism.
Often appears as...
- sense of realism
- political realism
noun
In arts and literature, the representation of things as they really are.
Realism was evident in his paintings as they looked almost like photographs.
Often appears as...
- artistic realism
- literary realism
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Academic
noun
In philosophy, the belief that physical objects exist independently of our perception of them.
He's a strong believer in philosophical realism, meaning he believes objects exist even if we are not perceiving them.
Often appears as...
- philosophical realism
- ontological realism
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Academic
noun
In international relations, the theory that states are primarily driven by self-interest and power.
His theories on international relations were based on political realism.
Often appears as...
- political realism
- structural realism
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Academic
noun
A practice of accepting the reality in facts and actions.
Despite his dreams, he decided to proceed with a sense of realism.
Often appears as...
- sense of realism
- political realism
noun
In arts and literature, the representation of things as they really are.
Realism was evident in his paintings as they looked almost like photographs.
Often appears as...
- artistic realism
- literary realism
Usage tips
Academic
noun
In philosophy, the belief that physical objects exist independently of our perception of them.
He's a strong believer in philosophical realism, meaning he believes objects exist even if we are not perceiving them.
Often appears as...
- philosophical realism
- ontological realism
Usage tips
Academic
noun
In international relations, the theory that states are primarily driven by self-interest and power.
His theories on international relations were based on political realism.
Often appears as...
- political realism
- structural realism
Usage tips
Academic
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Pro Tip 1/2Accepting Truth
Use 'realism' to express the acceptance of true situations, especially when idealism isn't practical.
In business, realism often leads to sound decisions.
Pro Tip 2/2Harsh Realities
'Realism' conveys facing hard truths, rather than sugarcoating or avoiding them.
The film captured the realism of life during the war.
Pro Tip 1/2Accepting Truth
Use 'realism' to express the acceptance of true situations, especially when idealism isn't practical.
In business, realism often leads to sound decisions.
Pro Tip 2/2Harsh Realities
'Realism' conveys facing hard truths, rather than sugarcoating or avoiding them.
The film captured the realism of life during the war.
Pro Tip 1/2Accepting Truth
Use 'realism' to express the acceptance of true situations, especially when idealism isn't practical.
In business, realism often leads to sound decisions.
Pro Tip 2/2Harsh Realities
'Realism' conveys facing hard truths, rather than sugarcoating or avoiding them.
The film captured the realism of life during the war.
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Making a TED-Ed Lesson:...
was a significant departure from the cinematic realism that was popular in animated films at the time. The choice to use limited animation techniques was originally made for budgetary reasons, but it became a signature style that influenced many future generations of animators. In this stylistic approach,
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David S. Rose: 10 things...
But on top of that, I need realism, Because while changing the world is great, it doesn't always happen. And before you get to change the world, bad things are going to take place; you have to deal with that. And you have to have rational projections. Finally, you're asking for my money --
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Why should you read...
He frequently bends the line between reality and a world of dreams, and is considered a master of magic lurking in the mundane. This is a key feature of magical realism. In contrast to fantasy, magic in this sort of writing rarely offers a way out of a problem.
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Can clouds buy us more...
So instead, we have to make a we can zoom in and get the details right, but have no idea what's going on worldwide; or, we could sacrifice realism at small scales in order to see the bigger picture. Now, there's no one right answer, no perfect way to do this,
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Bruce McCall: Nostalgia...
I use a technique of painstaking realism of editorial illustration from when I was a kid. I copied it and I never unlearned it -- it's the only style I know. And it's very kind of staid and formal. And meanwhile, I use nonsense, as you can see.
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Why should you read "One...
of a literary genre known as magical realism. Here, supernatural events or abilities are described in a realistic and matter-of-fact tone, while the real events of human life and history reveal themselves to be full of fantastical absurdity.
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A brief history of goths...
Although Roman culture was never fully lost, its influence declined and new art styles arose focused on religious symbolism and allegory rather than proportion and realism. This shift extended to architecture
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Stuffing Dead Pets PIPE...
because people are hard to please you know they want to bring back the realism they want to remember that pet is as it was in true life and sometimes that expression is really hard to put back into the animal
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Cacophony is the...
innovation that is best fostered outside of conventional thinking I approached my filmmaking from the same perspective I'd done with music taking cues from the magical realism of my culture soon i was
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Gorilla Mating PIPE...
GK's entered a period called e's interests a monthly occurrence for the realism and the only time they can get
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Making a TED-Ed Lesson:...
was a significant departure from the cinematic realism that was popular in animated films at the time. The choice to use limited animation techniques was originally made for budgetary reasons, but it became a signature style that influenced many future generations of animators. In this stylistic approach,
Video examples
David S. Rose: 10 things...
But on top of that, I need realism, Because while changing the world is great, it doesn't always happen. And before you get to change the world, bad things are going to take place; you have to deal with that. And you have to have rational projections. Finally, you're asking for my money --
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Why should you read...
He frequently bends the line between reality and a world of dreams, and is considered a master of magic lurking in the mundane. This is a key feature of magical realism. In contrast to fantasy, magic in this sort of writing rarely offers a way out of a problem.
Video examples
Can clouds buy us more...
So instead, we have to make a we can zoom in and get the details right, but have no idea what's going on worldwide; or, we could sacrifice realism at small scales in order to see the bigger picture. Now, there's no one right answer, no perfect way to do this,
Video examples
Bruce McCall: Nostalgia...
I use a technique of painstaking realism of editorial illustration from when I was a kid. I copied it and I never unlearned it -- it's the only style I know. And it's very kind of staid and formal. And meanwhile, I use nonsense, as you can see.
Video examples
Why should you read "One...
of a literary genre known as magical realism. Here, supernatural events or abilities are described in a realistic and matter-of-fact tone, while the real events of human life and history reveal themselves to be full of fantastical absurdity.
Video examples
A brief history of goths...
Although Roman culture was never fully lost, its influence declined and new art styles arose focused on religious symbolism and allegory rather than proportion and realism. This shift extended to architecture
Video examples
Stuffing Dead Pets PIPE...
because people are hard to please you know they want to bring back the realism they want to remember that pet is as it was in true life and sometimes that expression is really hard to put back into the animal
Video examples
Cacophony is the...
innovation that is best fostered outside of conventional thinking I approached my filmmaking from the same perspective I'd done with music taking cues from the magical realism of my culture soon i was
Video examples
Gorilla Mating PIPE...
GK's entered a period called e's interests a monthly occurrence for the realism and the only time they can get
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Mekhi Phifer
American Actor
Actors look at life in a different way. When I meet people, I know that one day I may portray that person or someone like them. It may be a cop or a homeless guy. It helps you to pay more attention to people. Everyone I meet, I retain something from them, something from their personality. It helps me to portray realism in my work.
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V. E. Schwab
American Author
So many people think that if you're writing fantasy, it means you can just make everything up as you go. Want to add a dragon? Add a dragon! Want some magic? Throw it in. But the thing is, regardless of whether you're dealing with realism or fantasy, every world has rules. Make sure to establish a natural order.
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Robert Frank
Swiss Photographer
There is one thing the photograph must contain, the humanity of the moment. This kind of photography is realism. But realism is not enough - there has to be vision, and the two together can make a good photograph.
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Jason Statham
British Actor
As an actor, you work to the script: that's our main priority. But you have to be aware and look around for things that help you bring that little bit extra, that touch of realism that rams the point home.
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Kalki Koechlin
French Actress
Theatre is something that keeps me very alert, and I am actively creating whether I am on stage or directing. In films, I feel I become more of an introvert, going deeper in the realism of a character.
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Junot Diaz
American Writer
When I write, what I long for is not more realism or fiction but more courage. That's what I always find myself short on and what I have to struggle to achieve in order that the work might live.
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Terence Trent D'Arby
American Musician
Real talent is mixing realism with bluff. Every great artist I really respect has a certain amount of bluff; sooner or later you have to be a conjurer, and conjure images.
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Faran Tahir
Pakistani Actor
I think you can do science fiction, but you have to ground it in some realism. People need to identify with the characters, with their plights and their issues.
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Tamora Pierce
American Writer
One of the things I strive for is realism. I need to be as real as possible in the dilemmas my characters face.
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Peter Hook
English Musician
What I've learned is that life is a balance between idealism and realism.
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Mekhi Phifer
American Actor
Actors look at life in a different way. When I meet people, I know that one day I may portray that person or someone like them. It may be a cop or a homeless guy. It helps you to pay more attention to people. Everyone I meet, I retain something from them, something from their personality. It helps me to portray realism in my work.
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V. E. Schwab
American Author
So many people think that if you're writing fantasy, it means you can just make everything up as you go. Want to add a dragon? Add a dragon! Want some magic? Throw it in. But the thing is, regardless of whether you're dealing with realism or fantasy, every world has rules. Make sure to establish a natural order.
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Robert Frank
Swiss Photographer
There is one thing the photograph must contain, the humanity of the moment. This kind of photography is realism. But realism is not enough - there has to be vision, and the two together can make a good photograph.
Quote examples
Jason Statham
British Actor
As an actor, you work to the script: that's our main priority. But you have to be aware and look around for things that help you bring that little bit extra, that touch of realism that rams the point home.
Quote examples
Kalki Koechlin
French Actress
Theatre is something that keeps me very alert, and I am actively creating whether I am on stage or directing. In films, I feel I become more of an introvert, going deeper in the realism of a character.
Quote examples
Junot Diaz
American Writer
When I write, what I long for is not more realism or fiction but more courage. That's what I always find myself short on and what I have to struggle to achieve in order that the work might live.
Quote examples
Terence Trent D'Arby
American Musician
Real talent is mixing realism with bluff. Every great artist I really respect has a certain amount of bluff; sooner or later you have to be a conjurer, and conjure images.
Quote examples
Faran Tahir
Pakistani Actor
I think you can do science fiction, but you have to ground it in some realism. People need to identify with the characters, with their plights and their issues.
Quote examples
Tamora Pierce
American Writer
One of the things I strive for is realism. I need to be as real as possible in the dilemmas my characters face.
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Peter Hook
English Musician
What I've learned is that life is a balance between idealism and realism.
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