Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
surrealism
Noun
/səˈrɪəlɪzəm/
Definition
A 20th-century artistic movement that seeks to release the creative potential of the unconscious mind.
Examples
- Many artists and writers were influenced by surrealism in the early 1900s.
- Salvador Dalí is one of the most famous surrealist painters.
- Surrealism often features unexpected juxtapositions and illogical scenes.
Meaning
Surrealism involves creating dream-like scenes and bizarre imagery that challenge the conventional perception of reality.
Synonyms
- absurdism
- dadaism
- dreamism
