samedi 30 mai 2015

Background To Surrealism

By Emily Sigidson


Surreal art was brought about in the mid 1920's, with an idea and ability to challenge and expand upon human imagination. Surrealism has been used in many different forms including art, film and music. One of the greatest things about these types of works are their ability to surprise the viewer. They usually offer some outlandish element that ignites the attention of the viewer and allows for mind expansion.

It began as an extension of what is known as the Dada movement. Surrealism artists used famous writings to give birth to characters and expand upon our visions. One of the greatest pioneers with these works was Sigmund Freud and his radical works.

In 1924, Andre Breton (a Dadaist) wrote "Surrealist Manifest." The main purpose of the work was to help art lovers understand and appreciate all that this type of art was bringing to the table. He mentions how surrealism attempts to bridge the gap between dream and reality and showcases it in art form.

Often times, people associate Salvador Dali with Surrealism. One of the most impactful of his works was "The First Days of Spring" which presents a somewhat bothersome dream state, with incredible character and a headless human.

An important thing to note is that Surrealism spanned across the globe. It was exercised in: Mexico, Europe, United States and South America. Its main vision was to promote the human mind's ability to go beyond normal visions and create alternate states by way of imagination.

These words only touch on the vast world of Surrealism. This wonderful ideal is still a popular art form today. It continues to test the abilities of the human mind and make way for a higher level of thinking. It is truly an incredible phenomenon when artwork allows us to escape from our everyday view of reality and channel an alternative state of mind.




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