what does surrealism mean ?
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Google is usually a good place to start when it comes to definitions. Type in "define:surrealism" and see what you get.
Also a good dictionary is a good place to start when you are looking for a definition!
Main Entry: sur·re·al·ism
Pronunciation: s&-'rE-&-"li-z&m, -'ri- also -'rA-
Function: noun
Etymology: French surréalisme, from sur- + réalisme realism
Date: 1925
: the principles, ideals, or practice of producing fantastic or incongruous imagery or effects in art, literature, film, or theater by means of unnatural juxtapositions and combinations
- sur·re·al·ist /-list/ noun or adjective
Sra
Main Entry: sur·re·al·ism
Pronunciation: s&-'rE-&-"li-z&m, -'ri- also -'rA-
Function: noun
Etymology: French surréalisme, from sur- + réalisme realism
Date: 1925
: the principles, ideals, or practice of producing fantastic or incongruous imagery or effects in art, literature, film, or theater by means of unnatural juxtapositions and combinations
- sur·re·al·ist /-list/ noun or adjective
Sra
well, surreal means that something's sorta unreal, fantastic, distorted/ so its prob. aroundthat area