Realism in art is boring, except for perhaps Rembrandt, Durer and Waterhouse.?

Answer 1

I disagree!Why do u hink so!

Answer 2

First make certain you are talking about realism as opposed to representational or figural art.

There are many art historians who will argue that Duerer - and later Rembrandt - were figural artists but not realists; they were very expressive. Most realist painting is not expressive, because expressionism delves beneath the surface, and realism is all about surface.

Waterhouse, if not included with the PreRaphaelites, would belong more to the romantic -or, later, magic realist - school.
As for realists, then do you extend that thought to suggest if realism is boring, hyper-realism is hyper-boring? As in Chuck Close???

Answer 3

Realism can be very exciting and abstraction can be very boring...how would you classify the huge portraits by Chuck Close, the nudes of Phillip Pearlstein or the haysacks by Monet? The line between realism and abstraction is so broad, I would think that you could discover hundreds of representational works exciting, or not boring. Realism continues today and is not limited to Renaissance (which I can't get excited about) or other historic eras.

Answer 4

I like Waterhouse. The other two are fine, too. But if you like Waterhouse, look at the PreRaphaelites. There are lots of artists from that group who have an affinity with Waterhouse's subject matter, and whose approach to depicting is similar.

I don't want to assume too much, but I get the idea that you haven't looked at a lot of art. No?

Answer 5

I don't like abstract or cubism or that stuff that is not real.
I love realism.
My favourites are Vermeer, Canaletto and Renoir.

Rembrandt was too dark - I prefer Rubens.
Durer was mostly woodcuts & prints, not paintings.
Not familiar with Waterhouse.

Answer 6

What is good for the goose is not always good for the gander, so I disagree with the 'boring' bit, but if you like other forms of art, good, you will make someone happy!

How can an art student not know who Rembrandt is!!!

Answer 7

You should have started your sentence with '' To me ", and this would have made it a matter of personal opinion. To make a blanket statement as you have, shows your lack of knowledge of the art and it's quite obvious by your mention of at least one of the artist whose works i am familiar with on your list, you don't really know the true definition of Realism as it applies to art, which shows your ignorance.

Answer 8

This is your point of view. Have you looked at the romantic paintings? they would be considered realism but the artists did something extra with light and shadow that adds a very exciting touch.

Answer 9

It's realism and the twists of realism that make it exiting. Look at anything done by Robert williams and tell me his stuff is boring. I dare ya! In fact I double dog dare ya!

Answer 10

I disagree. There's a range of styles within realism from the French impressionists to American Realism, etc. I would hardly say that Andrew Wyeth is boring or his father, the late great illustrator- N.C. Wyeth. Expand your palette please!

Answer 11

I agree but its all a matter of opinion. I however am not a fan of rembrandt and those other two I have no idea who they are.