Hyperrealism
Definition
This term refers to a genre of painting and sculpture that resembles high-resolution photography, characterized by extreme attention to detail, precision, and a focus on creating a lifelike representation of the subject, often exploring themes of reality, perception, and the limits of visual representation.
History
Hyperrealism emerged in the late 20th century as a reaction to abstract art, with artists seeking to return to representational work but with a focus on creating images that are so detailed and precise that they appear more real than reality itself, often challenging the viewers perception.
Notable Examples
Chuck Close
Mark, 1979
Duane Hanson
Supermarket Shopper,
Key Artists & Movements
Key figures include Chuck Close, whose large-scale portraits are meticulously detailed to the point of resembling photographs, and Duane Hanson, whose life-sized sculptures of ordinary people are so realistic that they are often mistaken for real people.
Techniques & Materials
Techniques involve the use of traditional painting and sculpting methods, such as oil on canvas or cast resin, with an emphasis on meticulous detail, precision, and the careful study of the subject. Artists often work from photographs or live models, using techniques such as layering, glazing, and airbrushing to achieve a high level of realism that challenges the viewers sense of reality and illusion.
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