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Classical Realism refers to an artistic movement in late-20th-century painting that places a high value upon skill and beauty, combining elements of 19th-century neoclassicism and realism.
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Classical Realism, an artistic movement in late 20th Century painting that valued beauty and artistic skill, and combined elements of 19th Century Neoclassicism with Realism.

This period of Greek culture replaced classical realism with greater solemnity and heroicism, an almost Baroque-like dramatization of subject matter. The principal art-forms were Hellenistic painting, Hellenistic free-standing sculpture and reliefs.

American Society of Classical Realism
An association of American artists dedicated to the marketing and promotion of traditional representational art .

The American Society of Classical Realism (ASCR), Minneapolis, MN.
The Federation of Canadian Artists.
The National Academy of Professional Plein Air Painters, Seabrook, MD.
The Plein Air Painters of America (PAPA).

Key Descriptive Words and Phrases associated with the Realist painting- revolution, poverty, social realist, figurative compositions, landscapes, seascapes, still-lifes, social issues, vulgar, rural bourgeoisie, peasants, Classical Realism, ...

See also: Realism, Classic, Painting, Movement, Perspective

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