Meanings
nounnew realism (uncountable)
- uncountablehuman sciencesAn early 20th century movement in philosophy that rejects the epistemological dualism of John Locke and older forms of realism.
- uncountablehuman sciencesItalian new realism, a 21st century movement rooted in the framework of continental hermeneutics.
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nounSynonym of nouveau réalisme
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Origin
- Frenchnouveau réalisme
- Englishnew realism
In modern art, a calque of French nouveau réalisme.
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