In art, realistic representation requires breaking real limits

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Literalism \Lit"er*al*ism\ (l[i^]t"[~e]r*al*[i^]z'm), n. That which accords with the letter; a mode of interpreting literally; adherence to the letter. (Fine Arts) The tendency or disposition to represent objects faithfully, without abstraction, conventionalities, ...

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. the doctrine of realistic (literal) portrayal in art or literature a disposition to interpret statements in their literal sense

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 Literal interpretation or understanding; adherence to the exact letter or precise significance, as in interpreting or translating. 2 (context arts English) The style of art portraying a subject as literally and accurately as possible.

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Biblical literalism in religious fundamentalism Qur'anic literalism in translation , the principle of aiming at a literal translation Literalism (music) , a late-20th century method of composing music using physical representations of elements of musical ...