surrealism

/səˈriːəˌlɪzəm/
noun
  1. An artistic and literary movement that began in the early 20th century, aiming to express the unconscious mind through dreamlike, irrational, and fantastical imagery.
    • The museum's exhibit on surrealism included sculptures, paintings, and poetry.
    • Surrealism changed the way artists thought about reality and imagination.
    • Many famous painters, like Dalí and Magritte, are associated with surrealism.
  2. A style or quality in art, literature, or film that is dreamlike, bizarre, or fantastical.
    • The novel blends realism with surrealism to create a unique reading experience.
    • The director's use of surrealism made the movie feel like a strange dream.
    • Her poetry is full of surrealism, with images of floating cities and talking animals.
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