What was the movement called realism?

Realism was an artistic and literary movement that emerged in the mid-19th century as a reaction against Romanticism. It sought to depict everyday life and society with accuracy and without idealization, focusing on ordinary people and their struggles. Realists aimed to portray the world as it truly was, highlighting social issues and the human condition. Notable figures include writers like Gustave Flaubert and painters like Gustave Courbet.