Surrealism

Description

Launched by the poet André Breton, Surrealism is a literary and artistic movement that has become one of the most popular of the 20th century. Surrealist artists set themselves apart by letting their unconscious, their dreams speak for themselves, and, guided by chance alone, they created strange juxtapositions of unrelated objects and words. They have made these creations in a multitude of media and materials, from Meret Oppenheim's amazing fur-covered mug to Edward James's fantastical garden, Los Pozas, located in the heart of the Mexican rain forest.
In this book, Amy Dempsey introduces the movement's key figures, their works, and the places to see them, and also explores the codes of Surrealism and its legacy.
This essential guide includes an indispensable glossary, a chronology of Surrealism's defining moments, and suggested readings for further reading.