Naturalism in art refers to the depiction of realistic objects in a natural setting. The Realism movement of the 19th century advocated naturalism in reaction to the stylized and idealized depictions of subjects in Romanticism, but many painters have adopted a similar approach over the centuries. One example of Naturalism is the artwork of American artist William Bliss Baker, whose landscape paintings are considered some of the best examples of the Realism movement. Realism in art and literature is the depiction of subjects as they appear, without embellishment or interpretation. ... Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... Romanticism was a secular and intellectual movement in the history of ideas that originated in late 18th century Western Europe. ... Fallen Monarchs by Baker. ... Realism in art and literature is the depiction of subjects as they appear, without embellishment or interpretation. ...

See also

• Naturalism in theatre, film, literature