Surrealism

usgb/səˈriːəlɪzəm/
noun

An art and literature style where unusual or dreamlike things are shown or described.

The Museum of Modern Art held a large exhibition of surrealism.
Visual representation of "surrealism" - An art and literature style where unusual or dreamlike things are shown or described.

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  • surrealism art
  • surrealism movement

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Artistic Origin

Surrealism began as an artistic movement, so it's often related to creativity and the unexpected.

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Her painting clearly takes inspiration from surrealism, blending reality with fantasy.
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Unexpected Combinations

Surrealism involves combining things that don't usually go together to provoke thought.

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The sculpture was pure surrealism, with clocks melting over tree branches.
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Dream Influence

Surrealism draws heavily on dreams, involving illogical scenes with a dreamlike atmosphere.

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His art is full of surrealism, like walking through someone's dream.
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