Modernism vs. Realism

Difference Between Modernism and Realism
Modernismnoun
(uncountable) Modern or contemporary ideas, thought, practices, etc.
Realismnoun
A concern for fact or reality and rejection of the impractical and visionary.
Modernismnoun
(countable) Anything that is characteristic of modernity.
Realismnoun
An artistic representation of reality as it is.
Modernismnoun
Any of several styles of art, architecture, literature, philosophy, etc., that flourished in the 20th century.
Realismnoun
(sciences) The viewpoint that an external reality exists independent of observation.
Modernismnoun
A religious movement in the early 20th century that tried to reconcile Roman Catholic dogma with modern science and philosophy.
Realismnoun
(philosophy) A doctrine that universals are real—they exist and are distinct from the particulars that instantiate them.
Modernismnoun
genre of art and literature that makes a self-conscious break with previous genres
Realismnoun
the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth
Modernismnoun
the quality of being current or of the present;
a shopping mall would instill a spirit of modernity into this villageRealismnoun
(philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that physical object continue to exist when not perceived
Modernismnoun
practices typical of contemporary life or thought
Realismnoun
the state of being actual or real;
the reality of his situation slowly dawned on himRealismnoun
an artistic movement in 19th century France; artists and writers strove for detailed realistic and factual description
Realismnoun
(philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that abstract concepts exist independent of their names