Surrealism (Movements in Modern Art) [Paperback]

Fiona Bradley (Author)

Book Description

Series: Movements in Modern Art | Publication Date: July 13, 1997

Surrealism was one of the most interesting and influential art movements of the twentieth century. A collective adventure begun by a small group of intellectuals in Paris in the early 1920s, among them Max Ernst, René Magritte and Salvador Dalí, its influence was felt through the rest of continental Europe and in Britain, the Americas, Mexico and Japan. This introduction offers new insights into the complexities of the Surrealist imagination. It documents how the artists met, the relationship of Surrealism to Dada, and the influences that formed the movement, particularly the work of Sigmund Freud. The position of women, as Surrealist subject-matter as well as artists in their own right, and Surrealism in the cinema and theater are all examined. There is close analysis of individual works, many of them from the Tate Gallery collection.

Editorial Reviews

Book Description

A collective adventure begun by a small group of intellectuals in Paris in the early 1920s, amongst them Max Ernst, Rene Magritte and Salvador Dali, Surealism's influence was felt through the rest of continenal Europe and in Britain, the Americas, Mexico, and Japan. This introduction documents how the artists met, the relationship of Surrealism to Dada, and the influences that informed the movement, particularly the work of Sigmund Freud. The position of women, as Surrealist subject mater as well as artists in their own right, is also examined.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (July 13, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521627567
• ISBN-13: 978-0521627566
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #567,655 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.