Surrealism

Surrealism began as a movement in what year?

• 1921

• 1924

• 1932

• 1919

According to the video, what was the main goal of Surrealists when they practiced their techniques?

• To create commercially successful art

• To reach the unconscious parts of the mind and reveal one's true nature

• To rebel against traditional painting methods

• To illustrate Sigmund Freud's written theories

André Breton was influenced by which famous psychologist?

• Salvador Dali

• Carl Jung

• Sigmund Freud

• Benjamin Spock

According to Freud, what did dreams represent?

• Random neural activity during sleep

• Memories being processed

• Direct expression of the unconscious

• Symbolic warnings about the future

What characteristic is evident in Salvador Dalí's dream paintings?

• Realistic portraits of everyday life

• Abstract shapes and colors

• Irrational mix of objects with symbolic meanings

• Religious imagery and iconography

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In René Magritte's painting "Golconda," what surreal element is depicted?

• Melting clocks

• Men floating in the sky

• Elephants with long legs

• A train coming out of a fireplace

What was the primary difference between Freud's and the Surrealists' approaches?

• Freud focused on dreams while Surrealists focused on reality

• Freud was interested in art while Surrealists were interested in science

• Freud intended to help people therapeutically while Surrealists explored creative potential

• Freud worked alone while Surrealists collaborated in groups

How did André Breton feel after meeting Sigmund Freud in Vienna?

• Inspired and motivated

• Disappointed because Freud showed little interest

• Confused by Freud's complex theories

• Excited to collaborate on future projects

What did Freud think about surrealism?

• He said he fully understood and supported it

• He claimed it was a revolutionary approach to art

• He stated he was not able to clarify what Surrealism is

• He requested more information to form an opinion