The term 'seeing things as they are' can be summarized by the word 'REALISM'. REALISM is a philosophical and artistic movement that emerged in the 19th century, which focused on depicting the world as it is, rather than idealizing it. This approach to art and philosophy was a reaction to the Romanticism of the previous era, which often depicted the world in an idealized way. REALISM sought to portray the world in a more accurate and honest manner, without embellishment or exaggeration.