New Realism

New Realism by Udo Kultermann explores the post-World War II artistic movement that emerged as a response to abstraction, focusing on the revival of figurative representation in contemporary art. The book examines key artists, themes, and techniques associated with New Realism, analyzing how they addressed social, political, and cultural realities through a renewed emphasis on everyday subjects. Kultermann contextualizes the movement within the broader art historical framework, tracing its connections to earlier traditions while highlighting its distinct contributions to modern art.