photo-realism


pho·to–re·al·ism

noun \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

First Known Use of PHOTO-REALISM

1961

Rhymes with PHOTO-REALISM

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