photo–realism

noun pho·to–re·al·ism \ˌfō-tō-ˈrē-ə-ˌli-zəm\

Definition of PHOTO-REALISM

: realism in painting characterized by extremely meticulous depiction of detail

— pho·to–re·al·ist \-list\ noun or adjective

— pho·to–re·al·is·tic \ˌfō-tō-ˌrē-ə-ˈlis-tik\ adjective

1961

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