Definition

A person who creates art that looks very realistic, often more so than real life, or someone who believes in the concept of hyperreality, where the distinction between reality and representation becomes blurred.

Example

The hyperrealist artist spent hours perfecting every detail of his painting to make it look lifelike.

Conversation

I just saw an amazing painting by a hyperrealist artist.

Really? What made it so special?

The details were incredible; it looked like a photograph!

That's awesome! I love art that blurs the line between reality and imagination.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hyperrealist → It is formed from "hyper-" (meaning over or beyond) and "realist" (from Latin "realista", meaning one who believes in reality). The term describes an artistic movement that goes beyond realism to depict subjects in an exaggeratedly detailed manner.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hyper-' meaning 'beyond' and 'realist' referring to someone who believes in reality — this helps you remember that a hyperrealist creates art that goes beyond ordinary reality.

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