Q.1- Who art the best artists of Realism?

Gustave Courbet
Édouard Manet
Jean-François Millet
William-Adolphe Bouguereau
Ilya Repin

These are some best artists of this art style wherein Gustave Courbet is very renowned for his artwork then Édouard Manet comes with his unique style. 

Both Gustave Courbet and Édouard Manet are counted among the pioneers of this art style during this time.

Besides them, Jean-François Millet has also given a significant contribution to this art. The paintings of William-Adolphe Bouguereau is also very beautiful. And the depictions of Ilya Repin are a little bit different from mainstream paintings.

In a nutshell, Gustave Courbet and Édouard Manet are the artists of Realism whose paintings are used commercially. 

And the paintings of Jean-François Millet and William-Adolphe Bouguereau also remain in high demand in the advertisement industry.

But if you are an art lover and your budget is less then you should prefer the painting of Ilya Repin.

Q.2- Which are the best paintings of Realism?

The Stone Breakers
L’Origine du monde
The Thinker
Olympia (Manet)
Woman Reading

“The Stone Breakers” is one of the most important artworks of Realism which remains in high demand in the advertisement industry.

And “L’Origine du monde” is the second painting that comes in this category, the beauty of “The Stone Breakers” and “L’Origine du monde” is still intact.

Along with these paintings, “The Thinker” and “Olympia (Manet)” are also known for their beauty. If you see “The Thinker”, it is unique in comparison with other pictures of Realism.

Overall, these all paintings have been made during the Realism movement. The artist of “Olympia (Manet)” had also made this painting during this art movement.

Q.3- If I am a student then what should I know about this art style?

If you are an art student then you should know the following things.

Contents:-

• Visual arts
  • Illusionistic realism
  • Realism or naturalism as the depiction of ordinary, everyday subjects
  • Realist movement
  • Realism or naturalism as resisting idealization
• Literature
• Theatre
• Cinema
• Opera

Indeed, these things would help you in making a good grasp over the content of the Realism movement.

Q.4- Who is considered the Father of Realism?

There is no fixed answer because, in the journey of Realism movement, we see many artists and their paintings in the renaissance of the Realism movement which played a pivotal role. 

Therefore naming any individual would be insulting other artists.

But if we see the history of Realism movement, then we can give some artists’ name such as Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Jean-François Millet, William-Adolphe Bouguereau and Ilya Repin.

Because their contribution to the renaissance of Realism is huge, these are counted among elite class in the history of this art movement.

Q.5- What is Realism and what are the best examples of it?

Definition of Realism 

Realism is an art movement in which artists portray real and typical things and situations. The authentic, real and accurate depiction is the theme of this art.

Examples of Realism