FAQ About Surrealism's Influence on Modern Media

Surrealism is an artistic and literary movement that originated in the early 20th century, primarily in Europe. It sought to express the unconscious and explore dreamlike worlds and irrational visions, often through startling, unexpected imagery. The movement officially began with the publication of André Breton's Manifesto of Surrealism in 1924. Surrealists were influenced by the psychological theories of Sigmund Freud and sought to bypass traditional logic in favor of expressing the unpredictable aspects of the human experience.