Realism works of Mohammad Soleymanifar

Realism is an art movement that emerged in Europe and North America in the late 19th century. Realism seeks to present an accurate and honest picture of reality, without any luxury or exaggeration. In Khois’s realist paintings, Mohammad Soleymanifar often draws everyday and ordinary subjects, such as workers, peasants and city streets, portraits, etc.

Boraq Hamamim art news website, Realism, in its literal meaning means realistic. Realism in its own sense refers to an artistic movement in the middle of the 19th century, which is often depicted with subjects related to everyday life. and this realism characterizes the art works of realism style. Although realism is related to different branches of art but it is generally used to describe painted works of art in a realistic way and almost similar to photography. 

Mohammad Soleymani Far is a painter, calligrapher, photographer and sculptor born in 1366 in Tehran, who has carefully looked at the style of realism, especially realistic styles in his works, and has drawn life and vitality in drawing shapes and people.

He said that in creating a work of art in the style of realism, the most important issue is to show the life in the soul of the work, and undeniable truths can be shown to the audience in art with a more eloquent and clear expression than what can be expressed even in Negjed.

Characteristics of realism

Accurate and realistic examination of reality

No use of luxury or exaggeration

Focusing on everyday and normal life issues

Use of colors and natural light

Examples of realism
Some prominent realist painters are:

Gustave Host (France)

Jean-Francois Millet (France)

Edouard Manet (France)

Winslow Homer (USA)

Thomas Eakins (USA)

Morteza Katouzian (1308-1389)
Morteza Katouzian is one of the greatest realist artists of Iran. He was born in Tehran in 1308 and completed his art studies at the Faculty of Fine Arts of Tehran University. Katouzian started painting professionally from 1330 and his works were exhibited in many exhibitions in Iran and abroad.
Katouzian’s works are known for their accuracy and realism in painting faces and nature. . In his works, he was often inspired by topics such as people’s daily life, nature and the history of Iran.

Mother’s portrait (1340)

Still life with flowers (1350)

Tehran Grand Bazaar (1355)

Hafez Tomb (1360)

Kamal al-Molk (1256-1319)
Kamal al-Molk is another of Iran’s greatest realist artists. He was born in Kashan in 1256 and completed his art education at the Kamal al-Molk school, which he founded. Kamal al-Molk started painting professionally from 1284 and his works were exhibited in numerous exhibitions in Iran and abroad. . In his works, he was often inspired by topics such as people’s daily life, nature and the history of Iran.

Portrait of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar (1305)

Still life with flowers (1312)

Tehran market (1315)

Hafez Tomb (1317)

Other realist artists of Iran

In addition to Katoozian and Kamal al-Molk, other artists also painted in the style of realism in Iran. Some of these artists are:

Hossein Mahjoub (1322-1396)

Mahmoud Farshchian (born 1306)

Nasser Owaisi (born 1316)

Manouchehr Shibani (born 1327)

Ali Motahari (born 1330)

Realism has had a significant impact on art and remains one of the most popular art styles.

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