Surrealism
/səˈrilɪzəm/
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Definition
(noun) An artistic movement and an aesthetic philosophy that aims for the liberation of the mind by emphasizing the critical and imaginative powers of the subconscious.
Sentence Examples
Informal diction is always full of mystery and surrealism.
Tom only likes surrealism because he's a fungus's cat.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The art movement known as ____ often combines unrelated objects in strange and unexpected ways in paintings today.