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photo-realism

noun pho·to-re·al·ism \ ˌfō-tō-ˈrē-ə-ˌli-zəm \

Definition of photo-realism

: realism in painting characterized by extremely meticulous depiction of detail
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photo-realist

play \ˌfō-tō-ˈrē-ə-list\ noun or adjective
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photo-realistic

play \ˌfō-tō-ˌrē-ə-ˈli-stik\ adjective

First Known Use of photo-realism

1961

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