verist

/ˈvɛrɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A painter or art critic who advocates the return to naturalistic and realistic painting, often associated with the Italian movement Verismo.

“The artist’s work was seen as a prime example of a verist’s commitment to realistic depictions of everyday life.”

Synonyms

  • naturalist
  • realist

Antonyms

  • abstractionist
  • expressionist