Dada, Surrealism, and Symbolism: Crash Course Theater #37

The video explores 20th-century theater movements, focusing on symbolism, surrealism, and dadaism. Symbolism emphasizes poetry over reality, while dadaism rejects logic in favor of randomness. Surrealism seeks to merge dreams with reality. The video also discusses Alfred Jarry's play 'Ubu Roi,' a pivotal work in modernism known for its crude satire and challenge to traditional theater conventions.

What was the impact of Surrealism on the perception of reality in art?

Explain the concept of automatism in Surrealism.

What was the audience's reaction to the first performance of 'Ubu Roi'?

In what ways did the movements of Symbolism, Surrealism, and Dadaism challenge realism?