Final answer:
The statement is false, as Canaletto is known for his precise and clear cityscapes, whereas Georges de la Tour is recognized for his Baroque paintings with religious themes and use of chiaroscuro.
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement that Canaletto's style is described as abstract realism while Georges de la Tour's is called abstract realism is false. Canaletto was an Italian painter known for his detailed and realistic cityscapes of Venice, often capturing its architecture and daily life with precision and clarity. His style is not described as abstract realism but rather as realistic and detailed. On the other hand, Georges de la Tour is famed for his use of chiaroscuro and his religious paintings. While de la Tour's paintings are indeed detailed and feature realistic depictions of figures, the style is grounded in the Baroque period and is best known for its theatrical use of light and shadow, not for abstract realism which suggests a style with abstract elements representing reality.