surrealism

English

/səˈɹiː(.ə)l.ɪz.əm/

noun
Definitions
  • 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.

Etymology

Prefix from English realism.

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English

realism

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