surrealism
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B2 Β· Upper Int.β
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Simple Meaning
a style of art and writing that shows strange, dream-like images and ideas.
When to Use
πAcademic WritingπExam Vocabulary
Upper Intermediate β fluent in familiar topics
Examples in Conversation
βI love surrealism because the paintings feel like dreams.β
βWe studied surrealism in art class, and Salvador DalΓ was a key artist.β
Learning Path
βΆFull Definition
An artistic and literary movement that seeks to express the subconscious mind through dreamlike, irrational imagery.
βSalvador DalΓ's melting clocks are a famous example of surrealism in painting.β