Realistic painting belongs to figurative art in art form and is a kind of expression technique of painting. Artists reproduce the external image by observing and describing the external image and experiencing their own feelings and understanding. This kind of artistic work conforms to the viewer's visual experience and provides the viewer with sensory aesthetic pleasure.

Realistic painting originated in the west and has a long history and profound tradition. Realistic painting developed during the Renaissance in Europe. After 500 years of glory, many masters and immortal works in the history of art have been produced.

Before the 20th century, the whole history of western art was a history of realistic painting, which is beyond doubt. Once upon a time, the appearance of "camera" and "photography" made people doubt the role of realistic painting.

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In fact, photography can't replace painting. External challenges will force art itself to be more artistic, which is determined by the autonomy of art.

In the 20th century, western art broke the traditional unification of classical realism, especially the birth of modern art concepts, which greatly broadened the art field ... The art world was colorful and began to move towards a new world of pluralism and progress. As a form of painting, realistic painting still has its place, and there are many excellent artists and works.

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