Realism Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old realism quotes, realism sayings, and realism proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.

Being realistic encompasses the negative, but it by no means excludes the positive. T.K. Coleman
Reality is not art, but a realist art is one that can create an integral aesthetic of reality. Andre Bazin
Realism and art cannot live together. Jeanette Lee
Realism dies when it fails to go beyond imitation. Calvin Tompkins