Surrealism
By Susie Brooks
What happens when ordinary objects escape reality and unlock the mind’s strangest ideas?
visual · informative · thought-provoking · imaginative
Genres
What is Surrealism about?
Enter the surprising world of Surrealism, where dreams, imagination and everyday objects collide. Discover how artists such as Salvador Dalí and René Magritte created strange, thought-provoking pictures that challenged the rules of art. Explore the movement’s beginnings, its fascination with the subconscious and the unusual techniques Surrealists used to unlock new ideas. You will also find out how Surrealism continues to influence film, music, advertising and popular culture today.
About the author
Susie Brooks is a talented author who loves making facts fun and easy to understand. She has written many exciting books for children, including the popular ‘Get Into Art’ series. Susie enjoys exploring new ideas and sharing fascinating stories about the world, helping young readers discover something new every day.
Pages
48 pages
Reading age
Junior (8-13)
This edition
2018
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