1. DATE: 1850`s +

2. WHAT WAS GOING ON IN THE WORLD AT THE TIME  Realism started about the mid 1800`s.  years following the civil war symbolized a time of healing and rebuilding  Started before the industrial revolution.

3. CHARACTERISTICS  Realism is a style that portrays the actuality of what the eye can see.  The artwork is shown in a realistic manner, as close to ‘reality’ as possible- the way the subject actually looked.  Created not to influence the viewer  Everyday people and situations

4. IMPORTANT ARTISTS  Gustave Courbet: French painter Paid attention to the common man  Edouard Manet: French painter Focused on industrial-age city and people. Bridged the gap between realism and impressionism.  Edgar Degas: Famous for his work in painting, sculpting, printmaking, and drawing. In his 80`s, he went blind but still painted.

5. ~Gustave Courbet~ A Burial at Ornans (1849-1850)

6. Edouard Manet In the Conservatory (1879)

7. Edgar Degas The Star (1876-1877)

8. SUMMARY The artwork simulates real life; almost life a photograph. Sources: Wikipedia.