verism

(noun)

An ancient Roman technique, in which the subject is depicted with "warts and all" realism.

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(noun)

The style of portraiture favored during the Roman Republic in which the subjects were portrayed in a super-realistic likeness; from the Latin word for "true."

Related Terms

  • continuous narration
  • Imperator

Examples of verism in the following topics:

  • Neoclassical Sculpture

    • In a style influenced by ancient Roman verism, he appears as an elderly man to honor his wisdom.
    • His portrait bust of Washington depicts the first President of the United States as a stern, yet competent leader, with the influence of Roman verism evident in his wrinkled forehead, receding hairline, and double chin.
  • Roman Sculpture under the Republic

    • Portraiture throughout the Republic celebrated old age with its verism.
    • Verism refers to a hyper-realistic portrayal of the subject's facial characteristics.
    • The popularity and usefulness of verism appears to derive from the need to have a recognizable image.
    • Portraits of Pompey combine a degree of verism with an idealized hairstyle reminiscent of Alexander the Great.
    • Verism refers to a hyper-realistic portrayal of the subject's facial characteristics.
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