Concept / Surrealism
Surrealism
A twentieth-century art movement exploring dreams and unconscious association
A twentieth-century art movement exploring dreams and unconscious association.
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Both languages share the English example images. Japanese prompts are the recorded translations.
A phrase to start with
Directs the image toward a general visual tendency associated with the movement.
Appearance and effects
Unexpected juxtaposition and dreamlike spatial logic are likely visible.
Visual traits
- characteristic forms
- characteristic color fields
Expected changes
- Characteristic forms and color fields are more likely to appear
Five examples
1 — Medium-sized dog
Open image ↗2 — Cat
Open image ↗3 — Teenage boy
Open image ↗4 — Unoccupied interior
Open image ↗5 — Valley with a river and mountain ranges
Open image ↗Meaning and scope
Definition
A twentieth-century art movement exploring dreams and unconscious association. It does not designate a particular artist or work.
In more detail
The historical movement is distinct from a general visual tendency.
Includes
- A twentieth-century art movement exploring dreams and unconscious association
Excludes
- Imitation of a particular artist or work
- A particular region or period setting
What this does not imply
- A particular artist, work, or region
- A particular narrative or subject
Variability
Its strength varies with subject and composition.
Usage and adjustments
Usage
- Specify subject and composition separately
Distinguish similar expressions
- Distinguish from imitation of a particular artist or work
Typical uses
- Apply the visual tendency to a subject
Possible failure modes
- The characteristic becomes generic decoration
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