superrealism

[ soo-per-ree-uh-liz-uhm ]

noun

, (sometimes initial capital letter)

1. photorealism.
2. surrealism.

superrealism

/ ˌsuːpəˈrɪəˌlɪzəm /

noun

1. another name for surrealism

Derived Forms

• ˌsuperˈrealist, nounadjective

Other Words From

• super·real·ist noun adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of superrealism¹

1930–35; originally as translation of French surréalisme surrealism

Example Sentences

Eschewing the superrealism — and deathliness — of taxidermy, her miniature rams never pretend to be made of anything but clay.

From Los Angeles Times

He prefers the term “superrealism” to “Photorealism” to describe the verisimilitude of these early canvasses based on reproductions from postcards, advertisements, travel brochures and magazine covers.

From New York Times

Works range from the harsh superrealism of He Sen’s women of the night to Shi Jinsong’s disturbing stainless-steel baby-carriage sculptures, which mock the society’s professed commitment to protection of the young.

From Newsweek

It’s exaggerated realism or superrealism or surrealism.

From Salon

Full Metal Jacket is not a realistic film -- it is horror-comic superrealism, from a God's-eye view -- but it should fully engage the ordinary movie grunt.

From Time Magazine Archive