surrealism
Translation
surrealism
Examples
Salvador Dalí was a key figure in surrealism.
Salvador Dalí was a key figure in surrealism.
Her paintings have a touch of surrealism.
Her paintings have a touch of surrealism.
Grammar Patterns
((a style of)) surrealism His art is influenced by surrealism.
Similar Words
Synonyms: concepts like modernism, dadaism; Antonyms: realism, naturalism
Etymology
From French 'sur-' (on, above) + 'réalisme' (realism). Literally 'above realism'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'super-realism' – art that goes beyond what is real.