Description
Surrealism was launched as a literary and artistic movement by French poet André Breton in 1924, with his Manifesto of Surrealism. Surrealist artists delved into the subconscious and revelled in juxtapositions of bizarre unrelated objects.
They embraced all types of media, from Meret Oppenheim's startling fur-covered cup to Edward James'e fantastical garden, Las Pozas, set deep in the Mexican rainforest. By the time Breton died in 1966, Surrealism had spread worldwide and become one of the most popular art movements of the twentieth century.
In this lively book, Amy Dempsey introduces the movement's key figures, their works and where to find them, as well as exploring Surrealism's legacy. The reference section includes an invaluable glossary, timeline and suggestions for further reading.
With 100 colour illustrations.
| Author / Publisher | Amy Dempsey / Thames & Hudson |
| Dimensions | 21.5 x 14 x 1.5cm |
