These artists called for a meticulous and objective reproduction of material det

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These artists called for a meticulous and objective reproduction of material detail. They rejected the mythological subjects and historic content of the dominant style as elitist and turned to everyday events and ordinary people for their subjects . The style demanded a precise description of surface detail and a frank confrontation with social conditions. Their claim to objectivity depended on the apparent absence of the artist in the work of art. Playwright Henrik Ibsen created convincing characters and situations one might find in a middle class environment of the era. Plots are highly manipulated, but characters seem to be simply living their lives. The American artist John Singer Sargent (see below) is representative artist of this style.

Naturalism

Romanticism

Realism

Surrealism

Expressionism

Impressionism

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The American artist John Singer Sargent (see below) is representative artist of this style;

Realism (correct option); as his portraits were far from idealistic and due to this, he was placed in the realist camp.

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