Genre & Realism / Homer & Eakins

Genre

Scenes of everyday life or ordinary people.
Context: Realist artists documented contemporary society and culture.

Irving, Washington

 Author depicting nostalgic early American life.
Context: Influenced genre and historical painting.

Perspective

Techniques creating depth in art.
Context: Realist and genre painters used perspective for realism.

Realism

Accurate, unidealized depictions of contemporary life.
Context: Artists like Homer and Eakins focused on ordinary people and social conditions.

Impressionism

Style emphasizing light, color, and fleeting moments.
Context: Homer incorporated Impressionist techniques while maintaining realism.

plein-air painting

Painting outdoors to capture light and atmosphere.
Context: Enabled realistic depictions of landscapes and daily life.