Photorealism

Photorealism is an art style that uses a photograph as a reference to create a realistic reproduction of the image in another medium, such as painting, drawing, or other graphic media. Here are some characteristics of photorealism: Detail Photorealism uses near-microscopic detail to create a high degree of representational verisimilitude. Rejection of painterly qualities Photorealism rejects the painterly qualities that allowed artists to be recognized. Technical challenges Photorealist artists often include technical challenges, such as reflections, glass, and the effects of light. Artistic mediums Photorealist artists use a variety of artistic mediums, including paint, charcoal, pastels, pencils, and oil. Offshoot of pop art Photorealism emerged as an offshoot of pop art, with its imagery of suburban life and mass-produced objects.