Surrealism
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /səˈɹiː(.ə)l.ɪz.əm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Surrealism is a noun meaning (informal, art) Art with a surreal aesthetic or narrative, regardless of whether or not it is linked to the surrealist movement.
Meaning
(informal, art) Art with a surreal aesthetic or narrative, regardless of whether or not it is linked to the surrealist movement.
More Meanings
- (art) An artistic movement and an aesthetic philosophy that aims for the liberation of the mind by emphasizing the critical and imaginative powers of the subconscious.
Word Forms
- surrealisms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include subrealism, surreality, dreamcore, surrealscape, automatism, irrealism.
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