why did artists and novelists embrace realism over idealism in this time period
they wanted to alert people to the harsh lives of the urban poor
they enjoyed using the latest photographic technology they wanted to highlight the lives of the wealthy
they believed humans should be governed by the laws of nature
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The most plausible answer is "they wanted to alert people to the harsh lives of the urban poor." Realism in art and literature emerged as a response to the Industrial Revolution and the social and economic inequalities it brought with it. Artists and novelists sought to depict reality as it truly was, including the struggles and hardships faced by the working-class population. Through their works, these artists aimed to raise awareness and prompt social change by shedding light on the difficult living conditions of the urban poor.