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What is the genre of Photorealism?

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What is the genre of Photorealism?
The genre of Photorealism is an art movement that emerged during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Taking its cues from Pop art, Photorealism incorporated vivid depictions of the real and the regular, from advertisements to cars to cosmetics. Artists working in this style sought to portray subjects as realistically as possible. The meaning of Photorealism evolved with time, and the core group of Photorealists expanded to include younger artists experimenting with new technology. Some notable Photorealist artists include Richard Estes, Ralph Goings, Chuck Close, Audrey Flack and Charles Bell. Find a diverse assortment of Photorealist art on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
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CRYSTAL WAVE
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Crystal Wave" embodies the romantic beauty of nature. A majestic wave unfolds across the panel like a living crystal, its elegant curves gently caressing the shore. Within its trans...
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2010s Photorealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Waves of Freedom
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Waves of Freedom" captures the moment when water washes away all constraints and expectations, allowing the soul to breathe freely. Each brushstroke symbolizes the journey toward in...
Category

2010s Photorealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

DIVE
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Be like water, my friend" by Bruce Lee. When Lee said "be like water," he called upon people to embrace flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances. He asserted ...
Category

2010s Photorealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

No Way - black & white nude photograph - archival pigment print 22x35"
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A black and white photograph of a perfect woman's buttocks and her handcuffed hands giving a finger. Original gallery quality print signed by the artist. Digital archival pigment p...
Category

2010s Photorealist Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Digital Pigment, Archival Pigment

Winter Fishing - underwater nude photograph - print on paper 43" x 60"
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Winter Fishing by Alex Sher presents a striking underwater nude photograph featuring a young naked woman entangled in fishing nets beneath dark waters. The monochromatic palette crea...
Category

2010s Photorealist Nude Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Freedom and love
Located in Zofingen, AG
This piece captures the sublime sensation of freedom found beneath the surface of the water — a space where vulnerability and liberation coexist. In this raw, elemental environment, ...
Category

2010s Photorealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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