Surrealism

Surreal

(adj.)

strange & dream-like

Oxford Dictionary

What is

Surrealism

An artistic movement combining normally unrelated images in a strange way

Quick Info on Surrealism

Surrealism is a cultural movement that began in the early 1920s, and is best known for visual artworks and writings. Surrealism developed during WW1 and the most important center of the movement was Paris.

Surrealist works feature the element of surprise and unexpected juxtapositions.

What made Surrealism an Art Movement?

Rational thought is repressive to the powers of creativity & imagination Sense of expression of the subconscious The style focuses on psychological states which resemble dreams & fantasy

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References
Online: wikipedia/surrealart.com surrealdesign/moodblue.ru bingimages/artgain.net Books: An Account of Artistry Patrick Jade Art & Design (2001) William Serena

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