That's Totally Absurd: The Impact of André Breton and the Surrealist Movement

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Best known for unexpected and surprising art, Surrealism as a cultural movement began in the early 1920's. Led by André Breton,
Surrealism relied on juxtapositions and absurdity as a form of social commentary and revolutionary movement. Preceded by the Dadaism of World War I, and originating in Paris, Surrealism quickly spread around the world thereby influencing all realms of the artistic world including film, literature and music. This book explores the meaning behind the seemingly illogical goals of the Surrealism movement. Included are the leaders of the movement, the women of Surrealism, Surrealist games, the Theatre of the Absurd, and much more.


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