surrealism in art, what can that possibly mean?. imagination or fantasy. surrealism was started in...

SurrealismIn art, what can that possibly mean?

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

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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

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Golconde, Clairevoyance, and the Red Model by Rene Magritte

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Golconde, Clairevoyance, and the Red Model by Rene Magritte

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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.

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Even if you have never heard of Surrealism, you may have seen Dali’s work.

The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dali

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The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dali

Celestial Elephantsby Salvador Dali

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The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dali

Celestial Elephantsby Salvador Dali

Self Portraitby Salvador Dali

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