Surrealism

1924-1955 - Surrealism is a cultural movement that began in the mid-1920s, and is best known for the visual artworks and writings of the group members. The works feature the element of surprise, unexpected juxtapositions and non sequitur, however many Surrealist artists and writers regard their work as an expression of the philosophical movement first and foremost with the works being an artifact, and leader Andre Breton was explicit in his assertion that Surrealism was above all a revolutionary movement. From the Dada activities of World War I Surrealism was formed with the most important center of the movement in Paris and from the 1920s spreading around the globe. REPRESENTATIVE ARTISTS: Marcel Duchamp Georgia O'Keeffe Max Ernst Sir Henry Moore Rene Magritte Joan Miro Salvador Dali Pablo Picasso Man Ray Dorothea Tanning MC Escher surrealist works featured on the site include: Ian Bliss and David Cobley.