Surrealism

Surrealism was a cultural movement that started in the 1920's and continued through out the 1900's. Surrealist painters often portrayed dream-like scenes, they would develop painting techniques to allow the subconscious to express itself. These paintings would often portray illogical and unnerving scenes; Created from everyday object combined to make a new creature. One major artist during the surrealist movement was Salvador Dali.

The persistence of memory- Salvador Dali.

Swans Reflecting Elephants- Salvador Dali

Another influential painter during the surrealist movement was Rene Margritte. He was Belgian surrealist painter. He was known for clever and thought provoking paintings.

The son of Man- Rene Margritte

The mysteries of the horizons- Rene Margritte.