The History of Surrealism

by Maurice Nadeau and Roger Shattuck

Book Overview

I believe, Andre Breton said, in the future resolution of the states of dream and reality--in appearance so contradictory--in a sort of absolute reality, or " This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0674403452
• ISBN13: 9780674403451
• Release Date: January 1965
• Publisher: Belknap Press
• Length: 351 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.5" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

The Surrealism Bible!

This work is the definitive word on surrealism. All bases are covered, from the history of the movement to the methods behind it; the artists, culture, and times. If you know a little about the art movement, SURREALISM, this will further your knowledge by far - and if you're relatively new to the subject DON'T WORRY...! This piece is all you'll ever need to speak proficiently on the subject of surrealism.

surrealism is a way of life!!!

i read this book in 1978 and it was a great influence on me. the surrealists wanted to change the world also i recommend anais nin's "novel of the future".