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Chủ Nhật, 31 tháng 5, 2015

The Art Of Surrealism

By Emily Sigidson


We were first introduced to Surrealism in the 1920's, when it was first brought about to expand the human mind. It is not biased to the form it takes as it has been seen in art, film, sculpture, etc. Most often, these types of work will offer an element of surprise. This is usually displayed through a random character or landscape that presents some form of unusualness.

Essentially, this type of art started from an era known as the Dada movement. Artists that painted surreal works wished to expand on poetry and really exercise the human imagination. Sigmund Freud proved one of the most impactful inspirations with his revolutionary work.

In 1924, Andre Breton (a Dadaist) wrote "Surrealist Manifest." The main purpose of the work was to help art lovers understand and appreciate all that this type of art was bringing to the table. He mentions how surrealism attempts to bridge the gap between dream and reality and showcases it in art form.

Often times, people associate Salvador Dali with Surrealism. One of the most impactful of his works was "The First Days of Spring" which presents a somewhat bothersome dream state, with incredible character and a headless human.

One of the most significant things to mention about Surrealism is that it was promoted globally. Many countries practiced this trend including: Europe, Mexico, South America and the United States. They all had the same ideals, which was the desire to expand the human mind to create alternate, often dream like states.

This is truly only a mere introduction into the vast art form that makes up surrealism. This incredible concept continues to impact art lovers today with its ability to unleash one's imagination and truly exercise the human mind. It is great way to explore our level of creativity and slip into a dreamland by simply taking in one of these wonderful works of art.




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