naturalism

nat·u·ral·ism  (nchr--lzm, nchr-)

n.

1. Factual or realistic representation, especially:

a. The practice of describing precisely the actual circumstances of human life in literature.

b. The practice of reproducing subjects as precisely as possible in the visual arts.

2.

a. A movement or school advocating such precise representation.

b. The principles and methods of such a movement or of its adherents.

3. Philosophy The system of thought holding that all phenomena can be explained in terms of natural causes and laws.

4. Theology The doctrine that all religious truths are derived from nature and natural causes and not from revelation.

5. Conduct or thought prompted by natural desires or instincts.

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naturalism

Noun

a movement in art and literature advocating detailed realism

naturalistic adj

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Naturalism

the goal of artists who attempt to represent a subject without stylization or interpretation, and to create a mirror for natural beauty. Cf. Verism. Also called Realism. — Naturalist, n. — Naturalistic, adj.

See also: Art

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	naturalism - (philosophy) the doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms without recourse to spiritual or supernatural explanations philosophy - the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory - a doctrine accepted by adherents to a philosophy
	2.	naturalism - an artistic movement in 19th century France; artists and writers strove for detailed realistic and factual description realism art movement, artistic movement - a group of artists who agree on general principles

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naturalism

noun realism, authenticity, plausibility, verisimilitude, factualism