Photorealism

Photorealism, an art movement that emerged in the late 1960s and early 1970s, is characterized by its meticulous attention to detail and its commitment to replicating the appearance of photographs in painting and other media. Artists associated with Photorealism, such as Chuck Close, Richard Estes, and Audrey Flack, employ techniques that emphasize precision and clarity, often utilizing photographs as a primary reference to achieve a high degree of realism. The movement explores themes of perception, reality, and the impact of photographic technology on visual representation. Photorealism challenges traditional notions of artistic interpretation by blurring the boundaries between photography and painting, thus influencing subsequent movements that interrogate the nature of representation and the role of technology in art. Its legacy persists in contemporary practices that continue to explore hyper-realistic aesthetics and the interplay between photographic and painted imagery.