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submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by j4k3@lemmy.world to c/wotd@lemmy.world

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verismo - An artistic movement, from 19th-century Italian literature and opera, in which rural and everyday people and themes were treated in an often melodramatic manner
naturism - (1.) The belief in or practice of going nude in social settings, often in mixed-gender groups, specifically either in cultures where this is not the norm or for health reasons. (2.) The worship of the powers of nature.
naturalism - A movement in theatre, film, and literature that seeks to replicate a believable everyday reality, as opposed to such movements as romanticism, surrealism, or abstract art, in which subjects may receive highly symbolic or idealistic treatment.

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[–] Telorand@reddthat.com 5 points 11 months ago (1 children)

You, uh...might want to check your spelling on the second one. There's quite a difference between "Naturalism" and "Naturism."

[–] j4k3@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Fix by adding

[–] Telorand@reddthat.com 2 points 11 months ago

Never a bad time to learn more words!