Question

How does Courbet's statement represent the Realist period? Select one of his works to support your statements. Be sure to specifically discuss the work in context of the characteristics of the Realist period.

Answer 1

Courbet said that ‘painting is an essentially concrete art and can only consist of the representation of real and existing things’ he went onto say ‘an object which is abstract, not visible, non-existent, is not within the realm of panting’

Answer 2

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Step-by-step explanation:

The statement fully represents realism, rejecting the fantasy, the unreal and the nonexistent. Gustave Courbet proved to be fed up with so much romantic affectation and together with other young artists affected to create realism, which, as its name indicates, advocated showing reality as it is. Who wrote Show me an angel and I’ll paint one? One of his works that I chose was "The Stone Workers" because

The work of ordinary, human labor scandalized the art public in 1850. By keeping the workers faceless and anonymous, Courbet doesn't allow the viewer to identify with them.

The weight of the tools and stones is concentrated on and portrayed through texture.