Cultural Studies Terms/Realism (Reality/Fiction)

Realism (Fiction/Reality)

1)Pronunciation

ˈrē-ə-ˌli-zəm

2)Definition

Realism is the representation of objects as they really are without idealization; meaning that it’s the counterpart to idealism. A movement in literature, painting and film-making is also called Realism.

Fiction: The term fiction suggests a separation from real life. In some cases fiction can influence the ‘real life’, like it is for example with soap operas. As a central feature of any society, fiction has been an object of public discussions ever since.

3)Chief Theorists

Rousseau, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Thucydides.

4)Related Terms

Reality, Fact

5)Sources

“Answers. com” [2007]. http://www.answers.com/topic/realism?cat=technology (January 2nd, 2008).

“Keg-1” [November 01, 2006]. http://www.keywen.com/en/REALISM/ (January 2nd, 2008).

Hall, Stuart (2003). Representation: Cultural representations and signifying practices. London, Thousand Oaks, New Delhi: The Sage publications.