A Brief History of Photorealism
KJ Smith
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
A Brief History of Photorealism explores the striking art movement that emerged in the late 1960s and early 1970s, dedicated to creating paintings so precise they could be mistaken for photographs. As a response to Abstract Expressionism and Minimalism, Photorealism brought meticulous detail and technical mastery back to the forefront of visual art. This book highlights leading figures such as Chuck Close, Richard Estes, and Audrey Flack, who used photographs as references to produce incredibly lifelike portraits, urban scenes, and still lifes.
The book also delves into the movement’s techniques, including the use of airbrushing, projection, and grid systems to achieve hyper-accuracy, and explores its influence on contemporary art and digital realism. While sometimes dismissed as merely technical, Photorealism invites viewers to consider perception, reality, and the role of photography in modern life. A Brief History of Photorealism offers an engaging look at how this movement blurred the lines between painting and photography, pushing the limits of visual illusion and artistic discipline.
Duration - 38m.
Author - KJ Smith.
Narrator - Digital Voice Madison G.
Published Date - Sunday, 12 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Ashleigh Robertson ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
KJ Smith
Digital Voice Madison G
A Brief History of - Art Movements
Ashleigh Robertson
English Audiobooks
Findaway Audiobooks
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. A Brief History of Photorealism explores the striking art movement that emerged in the late 1960s and early 1970s, dedicated to creating paintings so precise they could be mistaken for photographs. As a response to Abstract Expressionism and Minimalism, Photorealism brought meticulous detail and technical mastery back to the forefront of visual art. This book highlights leading figures such as Chuck Close, Richard Estes, and Audrey Flack, who used photographs as references to produce incredibly lifelike portraits, urban scenes, and still lifes. The book also delves into the movement’s techniques, including the use of airbrushing, projection, and grid systems to achieve hyper-accuracy, and explores its influence on contemporary art and digital realism. While sometimes dismissed as merely technical, Photorealism invites viewers to consider perception, reality, and the role of photography in modern life. A Brief History of Photorealism offers an engaging look at how this movement blurred the lines between painting and photography, pushing the limits of visual illusion and artistic discipline. Duration - 38m. Author - KJ Smith. Narrator - Digital Voice Madison G. Published Date - Sunday, 12 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Ashleigh Robertson ©.
Language:
English
INTRODUCTION
Duration:00:03:21
ORIGINS OF PHOTOREALISM
Duration:00:04:47
KEY ARTISTS AND INFLUENCES
Duration:00:05:35
TECHNIQUES AND METHODS
Duration:00:05:30
PHOTOREALIST MOVEMENT IN THE 1960s
Duration:00:05:37
EVOLUTION OF PHOTOREALISM IN THE DIGITAL AGE
Duration:00:05:48
PHOTOREALISM AROUND THE WORLD
Duration:00:06:01
CONCLUSION
Duration:00:01:54