surrea

Meanings

• noun

  A term often used to describe art that defies logic and reality, creating a dreamlike and illogical effect.

  - "The painting 'The Persistence of Memory' by Salvador Dalí is a classic example of surreal art."
  - "The surreal landscape in the novel 'Alice in Wonderland' by Lewis Carroll is full of strange and illogical occurrences."

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Variants

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surra , surras

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Etymology

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Derived from the French word 'surréalisme', meaning 'super-realism'

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Trivia

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1. The first Surrealist manifesto was published in 1924 by André Breton.

2. Surrealism was influenced by the works of Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung, who explored the unconscious mind through psychoanalysis.

3. Surrealist artists often used chance and automatism in their work, allowing the unconscious mind to guide their creations.

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Related Concepts

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1. Absurdism: A philosophical and literary movement that emphasizes the irrational and the absurd, often through the use of humor and irony.

2. Fantasy: A genre of literature and art that deals with the imaginary and supernatural, often featuring magical or mythological elements.

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Culture

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Surrealism was a cultural movement that began in the early 20th century and influenced art, literature, music, and film. Surrealist artists sought to explore the unconscious mind and create art that defied logic and reason.

How to Memorize "surrea"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a dreamlike landscape filled with illogical and bizarre elements. Imagine a melting clock or a giant elephant balancing on a tiny pedestal.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'surreal' with the feeling of being in a dream or a state of confusion and wonder.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'SURREAL' to help remember the meaning: 'S' for Surprising, 'U' for Unreal, 'R' for Ridiculous, 'R' for Real but not Reality, 'E' for Eccentric, and 'A' for Absurd.

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