What are the key concepts in surrealism?

In his manifesto of surrealism André Breton define surrealism as "a proper psychic automatism through which we express in a way or another the real functionnent of the thought. read more

In his manifesto of surrealism André Breton define surrealism as "a proper psychic automatism through which we express in a way or another the real functionnent of the thought. read more

Surrealism: Key Concepts is the first book in English to present an overview of surrealism through the central ideas motivating the popular movement. An international team of contributors provide an accessible examination of the key concepts, emphasising their relevance to current debates in social and cultural theory. read more

"Putting psychic life in the service of revolutionary politics, Surrealism publicly challenged vanguard modernism's insistence on 'art for art's sake.' But Surrealism also battled the social institutions - church, state, and family - that regulate the place of women within patriarchy. read more