surrealism
noun
sur·re·al·ism
sə-ˈrē-ə-ˌli-zəm 
also -ˈrā-
: the principles, ideals, or practice of producing fantastic or incongruous imagery or effects in art, literature, film, or theater by means of unnatural or irrational juxtapositions and combinations
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The performance balanced minimalism and surrealism, offering a glimpse into the darker, more introspective aesthetic underpinning Hurry Up Tomorrow.
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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2025
Other styles include conceptual, gothic, pop art, surrealism, art deco, contemporary, impressionism, realism, art nouveau, cubism, renaissance, baroque, fauvism, and modern.
—Terri Williams, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
David Lynch, the acclaimed filmmaker who blended dreamlike surrealism with mystery and melodrama in films like Mulholland Drive and television projects like Twin Peaks, has died at 78.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 16 Jan. 2025
Last fall, an interest in surrealism as a design style peaked on Pinterest, and it's predicted to keep us under its spell this year.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2025
Other styles include conceptual, gothic, pop art, surrealism, art deco, contemporary, impressionism, realism, art nouveau, cubism, renaissance, baroque, fauvism, and modern.
—Terri Williams, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
David Lynch, the acclaimed filmmaker who blended dreamlike surrealism with mystery and melodrama in films like Mulholland Drive and television projects like Twin Peaks, has died at 78.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 16 Jan. 2025
Last fall, an interest in surrealism as a design style peaked on Pinterest, and it's predicted to keep us under its spell this year.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Surrealism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surrealism. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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