Surrealism, one of the most influential artistic and literary movements of the 20th century, emerged from the aftermath of World War I. Born from the ashes of Dada and fueled by the revolutionary ideas of Sigmund Freud, Surrealism sought to unleash the power of the unconscious mind.
This timeline traces the key events, artworks, and figures that shaped Surrealism from its precursors in the 1910s through its golden age in the interwar period and its lasting influence in the post-World War II era. Experience the evolution of a movement that challenged reality, embraced the irrational, and forever changed the landscape of modern art and thought.
Explore how artists like Salvador Dalí, René Magritte, and André Breton pushed the boundaries of creativity, blending dreams with waking life, and revolutionizing our understanding of art and the human psyche.
