surrealism

surrealism
noun Etymology: French surréalisme, from sur- + réalisme realism Date: 1925 the principles, ideals, or practice of producing fantastic or incongruous imagery or effects in art, literature, film, or theater by means of unnatural or irrational juxtapositions and combinations • surrealist noun or adjective

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