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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