Movement Name Movement Description Realism is an art movement that originated in the mid-19th century in France, focusing on the truthful representation of life and everyday subjects. Realist artists often depicted social issues and common people, emphasizing objective reality rather than idealized beauty. Realism rejected the prevailing romanticism and academic art traditions in favor of a more honest portrayal of the world. Key figures in the Realism movement include Gustave Courbet, Jean-François Millet, and Édouard Manet. The movement laid the groundwork for future art movements that sought to depict the world as it truly was, rather than through a lens of idealism or romanticism.