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Surrealismby Phillip Martin
SurrealismWhat can that possibly mean?
An “ism” is a suffix at the end of many English words. It comes from Greek “ismos” and Latin “ismus”.
You have seen it at the end of words like optimism, Buddhism, racism, favoritism, and terrorism.
Surrealism
It signifies a belief, practice, idea, or movement. In art, there are many movements that end in ism.
Surrealism
One of the most important ISMs is Surrealism.
Surrealism was started in the 1920s. Paintings focus on things found in the imagination or imagination or fantasyfantasy. . You might find every day objects, but they aren’t doing every day things.
The Son of Man by Rene Magritte
Surrealism
Belgian artist, Rene Magritte selected many objects in and around his home for his work.
They can still be viewed in his home, now a museum in Brussels.
Time Transfixed by Rene Magritte
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Golconde by Rene Magritte
Surrealism
Golconde, Clairevoyance, and the Red Model by Rene Magritte
Surrealism
Golconde, Clairevoyance, and the Red Model by Rene Magritte
Surrealism
Spanish artist, Salvador Dali, is the name that first comes to mind for many people when they think of Surrealism.
His moustache is as famous as his art.
Surrealism
Even if you have never heard of Surrealism, you may have seen Dali’s work.
The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dali
Surrealism
The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dali
Celestial Elephantsby Salvador Dali
Surrealism
The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dali
Celestial Elephantsby Salvador Dali
Self Portraitby Salvador Dali
Surrealism
aSo now you know about Surrealism. But, if you want to know more, you can always research Expressionism, Pointillism, Impressionism, Fauvism, Dadaism, Cubism, Realism, Modernism, Post-Modernism, andRomanticism for starters..
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