In the mid nineteenth century the painter gustave courbet sought to

Gustave Courbet sought to revolutionize painting in 19th century France by destroying artisitic conventions. Instead, he preferred to promote Realism wherein the physical reality of the objects are of utmost importance. It shows the plain and unblemished realities of the subjects which is central to the Realism movement.

the hebrew bible is the sacred text of judaism;

the koran is that of islam.

among eastern religions, the sacred scriptures of hinduis are the four vedas and the upanishads, among others.

a main characteristic in these books is that un most of them we find certain "norms" of behavior, as is the case of the bible that has it's commandments. these rules are to regulate the behavior of believers and faithful of their respective faith.

these rules tell us what is right and what is not.