Realism, Realist or Realistic may refer to: The arts Realism (arts), the depiction of subjects as they appear in everyday life Realism (dramatic arts), a movement towards greater fidelity to real life Realism (visual arts), a style of painting that depicts what the eye can see Classical Realism, an artistic movement in late 20th Century that valued beauty and artistic skill Hyperrealism (painting), a genre of painting that resembles high resolution photography Kitchen sink realism, an Engl… (More on Realism)