Surrealist

usgb/səˈriːəlɪst/
noun

A person who follows or practices surrealism.

The surrealist used unusual, dreamlike images in his artwork.
Visual representation of "surrealist" - A person who follows or practices surrealism.

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  • famous surrealist
  • surrealist artist

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Art Movement

Surrealist as a noun usually relates to the cultural movement that started in the 1920s.

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He's a well-known surrealist who explores dream themes in his sculptures.
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Not Always Art

A surrealist doesn't only work in visual art; they might write or make films too.

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As a surrealist, her poetry often features bizarre, illogical scenes.
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Beyond Reality

Surrealists aim to unlock the mind to go beyond realistic depiction in artwork.

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The surrealist painted a clock melting over a tree, challenging our perception of time.
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