Realistic or photo-realism tattoos are inspired by the Realism Art Movement which began in France in the 1850s after the 1848 revolution.
The goal of Realism was to combat the tendencies of the Romantic period, which had dominated French literature and art since the late 1800’s. Realists rejected the idea of Romanticism which focussed on exaggerated emotionalism and drama. The Realistic period instead was aimed on concentrating on common objects and ordinary people and situations, utilizing truth and accuracy and portraying it artistically.
