Meret Oppenheim and Surrealism

What inspired Meret Oppenheim to create the fur-covered cup and saucer?

• An exhibition she visited in Paris

• A dream she had about surreal objects

• A remark by Picasso about covering anything with fur

• A conversation with Salvador Dali

What challenge did Meret Oppenheim face as a woman artist in the surrealist movement?

• Inability to exhibit her work

• Being overshadowed by male artists like Picasso

• Lack of access to art materials

• Criticism for not following traditional art styles

How does the fur-covered cup and saucer challenge traditional domestic objects?

• By painting them in bright colors

• By associating them with the wild and uncivilized

• By making them more functional

• By using them in a public performance

What does the fur on the cup and saucer symbolize according to Beth?

• Luxury and wealth

• Elegance and style

• The wild and uncivilized

• Warmth and comfort

Why might the fur-covered cup and saucer be considered repellent?

• Because it is too expensive

• Because it is difficult to clean

• Due to its association with outdated traditions

• Due to the clash between the conscious and unconscious mind