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US/səˈriː.ə.lɪ.zəm/
UK/səˈrɪə.lɪ.zəm/
an art movement from the 1920s that shows strange, dream-like images; also a strange, dream-like quality
In context
Salvador Dalí is the most famous painter associated with surrealism.
The exhibition traces the history of surrealism from Paris to Mexico.
There was a strange surrealism to the empty streets during lockdown.
Words that go with surrealism
noun + preposition
- influence of surrealismThe influence of surrealism can be seen in many music videos.
- founder of surrealismAndré Breton is often called the founder of surrealism.
- touch of surrealismThe director adds a touch of surrealism to everyday scenes.
- element of surrealismHer photos have an element of surrealism.
- history of surrealismThe course covers the history of surrealism in Europe.
adjective + noun
- French surrealismThe gallery owns several important works of French surrealism.