Naturalism is a philosophical and artistic movement that emphasizes the scientific method and a materialistic understanding of the natural world. Naturalists believe that the universe is governed by natural laws that can be discovered and understood through observation and experimentation.
Beliefs[edit | edit source]
Art[edit | edit source]
In art, naturalism refers to a style that seeks to represent nature and the human form with a high degree of accuracy and detail. Naturalist painters often use a range of techniques, such as perspective and chiaroscuro, to create a sense of three-dimensionality and realism in their works.
Literature[edit | edit source]
In literature, naturalism is similar to Realism, but it goes further in its exploration of the darker and more sordid aspects of life, such as violence, disease, and poverty. Naturalist writers portray human behavior as the result of biological and environmental factors, emphasizing the impact of these factors on their characters' lives
Music[edit | edit source]
Naturalism in music is an approach to composition that seeks to imitate or evoke natural sounds, whether from the natural environment or from human activities. This can include the use of sounds such as bird calls, water, wind, or traffic, as well as the sounds of human activity such as work songs, street music, and other everyday sounds.
Philosophy[edit | edit source]
Theater[edit | edit source]
Variants[edit | edit source]
Sub-Categories[edit | edit source]
Metaphysical Naturalism[edit | edit source]
Methodological Naturalism[edit | edit source]
Sociological Naturalism[edit | edit source]
Schools Of Thought[edit | edit source]
Critical Naturalism[edit | edit source]
Ethical Naturalism[edit | edit source]
Poetic Naturalism[edit | edit source]
Religious Naturalism[edit | edit source]
Spiritual Naturalism[edit | edit source]
Further Information[edit | edit source]
https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/naturalism/