Is Surrealism known for it's military conquests?
No
What's it known for then?
Visual artworks and writings
When did it begin?
early 1920s
Who first coined the term?
Guillaume Apollinaire
What year did he create the word?
1917
Had Surrealism already emerged as an art movement?
No.
Where would it later?
in Paris.
Who did Apollinaire write a letter to?
Paul Dermée
Which did he feel was better, surrealism or supernaturalism?
Surrealism
Are there many surprising elements in surrealist works?
Yes
Who asserted it was a revolutionary movement?
André Breton
What activities did it develop out of?
Dada activities
During which world war?
WW1
Did the movement spread throughout the world?
Yes.
What did the painting techniques allow the unconscious to do?
To express itself
What conditions did it aim to resolve?
Dream and reality into an absolute reality
Were some of the scenes unnerving?
Yes
What was created from everyday objects?
Strange creatures
Were all surrealist works paintings?
No
Is there surrealistic music?
Yes