Framed Contemporary Realism Art

Although styles outside of realism tend to get the most attention in the art world, framed contemporary realism art is still going strong. The realistic approach is a great choice for wanting to portray a specific item, especially one that is well-known or easily recognizable.

Realism is a surprisingly new school of thought in art. Throughout much of art history, the tendency was for artists to portray idealized or romanticized versions of their subjects. Realism began as a reaction to the perceived excesses of the Romantics, and the style continues to influence framed contemporary realism art pieces today. Jean-Francois Millet was an example of classic French Realism with his “Haystacks: Autumn,” while “Allen Street” by George Luks is an example of early American Realism. Probably one of the most famous early examples of Realism is “Christina’s World” by Andrew Wyeth.