In conclusion, Bellows’ painting The Cliff Dwellers demonstrates the concept of realism in order to depict an actual scene that once took place in history. Bellows showcased realism in this painting through the composition, subject matter, and historical value. The Cliff Dwellers is a very obvious example of how artists typically choose to depict realism; as the subject or event that is taking place is apparent to the viewer at the first glance. Although, this is not always the case for every work of art, when it comes to distinguishing its realistic aspects. Realism in artwork is constantly changing as art is always evolving and as individuals’ have different opinion on what is considered realistic. The artist’s goal in this particular case
