naturalism
noun
nat·u·ral·ism
ˈna-ch(ə-)rə-ˌli-zəm 
1
: action, inclination, or thought based only on natural desires and instincts
2
: a theory denying that an event or object has a supernatural significance
specifically
: the doctrine that scientific laws are adequate to account for all phenomena
3
: realism in art or literature
specifically
: a theory or practice in literature emphasizing scientific observation of life without idealization and often including elements of determinism
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a major exponent of naturalism, Theodore Dreiser depicted life's harsh realities unflinchingly and without moral judgment
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Richard Kuipers, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
Duccio painted for Florentine patrons and probably learned from his Florentine peers, whose naturalism was likewise pioneering.
—Christian K. Kleinbub, ARTnews.com, 29 Oct. 2024
There’s a warmth and easygoing naturalism to Wong’s performance that makes these scenes both compelling and rewarding.
—Richard Kuipers, Variety, 29 Oct. 2024
Beyond its innovative storytelling and naturalism, Sienese art was sumptuous, marked by material and decorative splendor reflecting the city’s great wealth and cosmopolitanism.
—Christian K. Kleinbub, ARTnews.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Naturalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naturalism. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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