Artists and novelists embraced realism over idealism primarily because they wanted to alert people to the harsh lives of the urban poor. Realism focused on depicting everyday life and the struggles of ordinary people, often highlighting social issues and injustices that were prevalent during that time period.
Why did artists and novelists embrace realism over idealism in this time period?
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• 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 only by laws of nature.
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