CultureAugust 21, 2026

surrealist

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Definition

Relating to or characteristic of a style of art or literature that seeks to release the creative potential of the unconscious mind by creating dreamlike, bizarre, or irrational imagery.

Etymology

The term originated in France in the early 1920s from the word 'surréalisme,' combining 'sur-' meaning 'beyond' and 'réalisme' meaning 'realism,' to describe art that transcends the constraints of reality.

In the news

The article uses the word to describe 'The Last 7 Days of Obsidienne Obsurd,' a production that merges personal narrative with dreamlike, avant-garde theatrical elements.

Theatre 29 debuts 28th season with two very different productions

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