Definition of "hyperrealism" [hyperrealism]

• An artistic style characterized by highly realistic graphic representation. (noun)

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• "Rittenmeyer, who calls himself a visual artist working in hyperrealism says, The female body is more beautiful than the male's."
• "Gene Siskel concurred, clearly challenged by the "hyperrealism" of its internecine 20-something Hollywood warfare and"
• "Through all this Aronofsky employs the kind of hyperrealism that was used so effectively in 'Requiem for a Dream'."