PR49 Surrealism and historical perspectives

Surrealism has its roots in psychology and the political times of world war one. It is often tied to the DADA art movement. In this presentation Len takes us on a journey through some important surrealist artists and finishes on Man Ray’s surrealist photography.

There is a correction, Lee Miller and Man Ray, were the first to use solarisation as a creative expression in art. It was a known effect throughout the history of photography.