“Surrealism” has become shorthand for the bizarre, the irrational, the hallucinatory. But what IS it? Or what WAS it? Today we delve into the history of Surrealism, as it formed in post-World War I Europe and as it has infiltrated our wider culture up to today. Here’s our case for what Surrealism is, and why you should care about it.
Written by Joanna Fiduccia
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whats the name of the movie in the 0:10 that shows, thank you
need to slow down your speech
picture at 0:11 ?
Quite good. I especially appreciate that you covered where surrealism went after its high period.
Ceci n'est pas une pipe has nothing to do with what you said the pipe being a double, but it is a play on words in French, for in slang, "Pipe" also means a blow job….
You are saying the artists name wrong. Not judging
Love that acknowledgement of Dada. On another note, it's truly unfortunate that Dali ended up a money-grubbing Nazi sympathiser.
I had no idea that the Surrealist Movement was so vehemently anti-Colonialism/Imperialism. Fascinating!
5:46
CORN BIN
Here is a huge one.
Ever notice how major culture seems to hate all the same things that the Nazis did?
I don't know if it is because English is not my native language but I find these videos hard to follow. I think the pace Is too fast
Racquetball recipe calls can cinnamon ,dude.
Best videos ever!!
Art piece at 0:45?
I love surrealism.
Giuseppe Arcimboldo was centuries ahead in innovation.
You forgot to mention that surrealism is closely connected to the occult and thus to satanism, the dark side of spirituality. African masks have demons attached to them. But there is the positive side to it as well.
This is so good for my students.
Who the fuck drew that messed up map @6:24
Please DADA! I feel like it really has something to say about now
No Binsinski, one of the best artists to ever exist?
That was entirely unhelpful
There's been a recent rise/resurgence of surrealism and dadaism that probably is a response to another uptick in fascism.
Excellent channel and series!
How about a video or videos concerning contemporary German artists, esp. Gerhard Richter and Anselm Kiefer?
Narration FAR TOO FAST.. .. it i made for entertainment and does not allow any pause for though: POOR
I am art and art is me
https://www.redbubble.com/people/conorfeste/works/35695143-babys-on-my-mind?asc=u&ref=recent-owner