Naturalistic paintings were a response to which historical event

Realists rejected Romanticism, which had dominated French literature and art since the late 18th century. Realism revolted against the exotic subject matter and the exaggerated emotionalism and drama of the Romantic movement.

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The linear perspective changed the quality of art because it gave art a sense of reality. it gave the illusion that the background and surroundings were actually close and/or far and a sense of depth. linear perspective change the quality of art following its birth the renaissance period as they want the art to be more realistic and they believe one way to achieve it is to use the method of linear perspective. it uses the principle of math to realistically portray space and depth in art.