Hyperrealism

Hyperrealism is an artistic movement that aims to create works so lifelike they often resemble high-definition photographs. Unlike traditional realism, which seeks to represent subjects accurately, hyperrealism enhances details and textures, sometimes to an exaggerated degree. This approach engages viewers by blurring the lines between reality and artifice, prompting them to examine their perceptions of reality. In the context of representation and mimesis—the idea of imitation in art—hyperrealism challenges conventional notions of how art reflects the world, often leading to deeper reflections on the nature of reality itself.