hyperrealism
/ˌhaɪpərˈriːəlɪzəm/
noun
- A style of art, especially painting or sculpture, in which subjects are depicted with extremely detailed, lifelike accuracy, often looking more real than reality itself.
- She studied hyperrealism in college and now creates sculptures that look exactly like living people.
- The gallery's new exhibit features hyperrealism, with portraits so detailed you can see every pore and hair.
- Many critics argue that hyperrealism challenges our perception of what is real and what is a photograph.