Surrealism

by Phillip Martin

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What can that possibly mean?

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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.

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It signifies a belief, practice, idea, or movement. In art, there are many movements that end in ism.
One of the most important ISMs is Surrealism.

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Surrealism was started in the 1920s. Paintings focus on things found in the imagination or fantasy. You might find every day objects, but they arent 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 Dalis work.
The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dali

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The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dali

Celestial Elephants by Salvador Dali

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The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dali

Self Portrait by Salvador Dali Celestial Elephants by Salvador Dali

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So now you know about Surrealism. But, if you want to know more, you can a always research Expressionism, Pointillism, Impressionism, Fauvism, Dadaism, Cubism, Realism, Modernism, PostModernism, and Romanticism for starters.

Movements
Impressionism Cubism Pointillism Realism Surrealism More isms

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