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1. ((sometimes cap.)) surrealism
a style of art and literature developed principally in the 20th century, stressing the subconscious significance of imagery arrived at by automatism or the exploitation of chance effects, unexpected juxtapositions, etc.
Etymology: (< F surréalisme (1924). See sur -1, realism)
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1. (noun) surrealism
a 20th century movement of artists and writers (developing out of dadaism) who used fantastic images and incongruous juxtapositions in order to represent unconscious thoughts and dreams
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