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Realism — Unit test

Question 5 • *CR Art History I S2 [ELECTIVE, A1560OX]

Which of the following best describes the subject matter of the Realism period?

Answer
A
unvarnished truth
B
the working class
C
subjects that were previously not considered worthy of portrayal in art
D
all of the above

Explanation

Realism aimed to depict life as it was, without idealizing or embellishing it. Its artists often portrayed working-class people and everyday subjects that earlier art had treated as unworthy of attention. Therefore, “all of the above” best describes the subject matter of the Realism period.

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