romantic realism
noun · n
Simple meaning
The first coherent school of American art.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
rohmantihkreeuhlizmSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ɹoʊˈmæntɪkɹiəlɪzm
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
The first coherent school of American art; active from 1825 to 1870; painted wilderness landscapes of the Hudson River valley and surrounding New England
n
Art that combines elements of both romanticism and realism.
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This meaning: The first coherent school of American art; active from 1825 to 1870; painted wilderness landscapes of the Hudson River valley and surrounding New England
Used this way, romantic realism is a specialist word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in education or classroom contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Specialist/technical
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Specialized
- Connotation
- Clinical and technical
- Usage feel
- Technical and specialized
Where it naturally appears
- Education/classroom
Usage note
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