May 18, 2020
Tim Kail examines artistic realism in professional wrestling; what distinguishes realistic wrestling from surrealistic or impressionistic wrestling, and the various potential approaches to realism.
Topics include:
- The definition of "Realism" as an artistic movement or genre.
- Bret Hart as "The Technician".
- Steve Austin as "The Brawler".
- Brock Lesnar as "The Mixed Martial Artist".
- Tomohiro Ishii as "The Fighter".
- The unifying principle of art that goes beyond genre, philosophy, or ideology.
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