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Naturalism

Definition

Naturalism is an artistic movement characterized by detailed, realistic portrayals of nature or human life with an emphasis on the deterministic aspects of existence (the belief that all events are predetermined).

Analogy

Imagine you're watching a reality TV show where everything happens without any script - every detail is captured just as it occurs in real life. That's what naturalism aims to achieve in art!

Related terms

Realism: An artistic movement focusing on depicting subjects as they appear in everyday life without embellishment or interpretation.

Determinism: The philosophical belief that all events are determined completely by previously existing causes.

Impressionism: An art movement characterized by relatively small, thin yet visible brush strokes emphasizing accurate depiction of light in its changing qualities.