FAQ About The Influence of Surrealist Photography
How did World War I influence the surrealist movement in photography?
The aftermath of World War I played a significant role in shaping the surrealist movement, including photography. The horror and chaos of the war led artists to question traditional values and search for new ways to express the fragmented and bewildering reality they experienced. Surrealist photography emerged from this context as a means to explore unconscious desires and irrational images, offering a creative outlet for expressing the complexities of human nature and society.
