Flashcard on André Breton: The Father of Surrealism

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Who is considered the 'father' of surrealism?

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André Breton

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What was André Breton's first major work of automatic writing?

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Les champs magnétiques

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Which movement did André Breton initially join before founding surrealism? Options: Expressionism, Dadaism, Futurism, Cubism

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Dadaism

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What was the main idea behind Breton's concept of 'automatism'?

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To express the unconscious mind freely

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Which political ideology did Breton initially support before breaking away?

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Communism

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What did Breton believe was necessary to achieve a 'superior state of consciousness'?

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Connection between dream and reality

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Who was one of the 'heretics' expelled by Breton from the surrealist group?

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Salvador Dalí

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Which famous Mexican artist did Breton meet during his visit to Mexico?

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Diego Rivera