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Miró’s abstracted, biomorphic forms can be seen as representing the inner mind free from conscious control. His whimsical, spontaneous style and use of primary colors were critical in the development of Surrealism and its emphasis on automatic painting.

This work with 'Ceci n'est pas une pipe' written on it, challenges the viewer's preconceptions about reality and illusion. Magritte's play with words and images contributed to the concept of the Surrealist movement that what is seen is not necessarily the reality.

Dalí's depiction of the elephants with long, spindly legs suggests a dream-like fragility and an otherworldly grace. The work evokes themes of distortion, contrasting weight and delicacy, which is central to the artist's exploration of the subconscious.

A later echo to 'The Persistence of Memory,' this piece reflects Dalí's response to atomic theory and the fragmentation of reality. It symbolizes the disintegration of solid matter, revealing his engagement with science and its impact on his Surrealist technique.

This painting features a series of petrified, closed eyes and symbolic lions, hinting at themes of desire and fear. Dalí encapsulates the psychoanalytic approach to desire and the unconscious fears that accompany it within the Surrealist movement.

Noted for his non-representational, dream-like landscapes, Tanguy’s paintings invite contemplation about the vastness of the mind’s inner landscape. His work contributed to the otherworldly quality associated with Surrealism.

Featuring a couple kissing with their heads shrouded in cloths, this painting delves into themes of love, mystery, and the unknown. It underscored the Surrealist interest in what is masked or hidden from view.

A pioneer of the Dada and Surrealist movements, Ernst's contribution lies in his techniques, such as frottage, which relied on texture rubbings to create unexpected patterns and invoke the viewer's subconscious associations.

Though predating Surrealism, Bosch's triptych displays many elements that would inspire the movement: fantastical imagery, nightmarish creatures, and complex symbolism addressing human desire and folly, offering a blueprint for later surrealist works.

The melting clocks represent the fluidity of time and the dream-like state of the unconscious. Dalí's depiction of time challenges the viewer's traditional perception and has become an icon of Surrealism.

Dalí's self-portrait expressing his feelings of sexual anxiety and repression. The use of phallic imagery and obscured faces in this piece is indicative of his deep dive into the psychoanalytic aspects of Surrealism.

A teacup covered in fur evokes the tactile sensation and invites the viewer to imagine the taste of fur. This work blurs the line between art and everyday objects, creating a sensuous, unexpected juxtaposition that puzzled and intrigued.

An artist known for his photography and 'rayographs,' Man Ray played with technique and form to produce eerie, dream-like images. His innovative practices influenced the way Surrealists approached visual art, emphasizing the role of chance and subconscious creativity.

As the founder and principal theorist of Surrealism, Breton defined the movement in his manifestos, steering the fusion of Freudian psychoanalysis with avant-garde art. His literary work and leadership were pivotal in shaping and spreading Surrealist ideology.

One of the early contributions to surrealism in cinema, this silent short film uses shocking, dream-like sequences to disrupt the viewer's expectations of narrative logic, fostering a Surrealist ethos in the embryonic medium of film.

This painting of a man's face obscured by a floating apple plays with visibility and invisibility, revealing how people hide their true selves. Magritte's frequent use of concealment had a significant impact on the Surrealist exploration of identity.

This landscape ravaged by war and overgrown with new, bizarre plant life illustrates post-war trauma and hope for renewal. Ernst's work mirrors the existential questions that gripped Europe after World War II, influencing Surrealist perspectives on conflict and rebirth.

Displaying a sky filled with floating men, Magritte questions the constraints of reality and explores themes of uniformity and individuality. 'Golconda' had a remarkable impact in emphasizing the surreal in everyday life and urban landscape.

This artistic object with an eye set upon a metronome explores the incessant nature of observation, the gaze, and the temporal aspect of viewing. It suggests the unstoppable passage of time and the ephemerality of both art and relationships.

While some don't categorize Kahlo as a Surrealist, her self-portraits with symbolic elements such as animals, nature, and blood reflect her personal traumas and dreams. Her intimate exploration of identity and suffering parallels and intersects with Surrealist thought.

This contemporary homage to 'The Treachery of Images' further explores the dissonance between symbols and their meanings, reinforcing Surrealist ideas about the malleability of perception and the constructed nature of reality.

Dalí's depiction of a desolate space with a telephone receiver and a draped photograph of Hitler as a reflection on the haunting and perplexing nature of Hitler's rise to power. It grapples with historical events through the lens of Surrealism.

A double self-portrait representing Frida's dual heritage and personal struggles, with the frayed heart and blood vessels symbolizing her emotional wounds and physical pain. It extends the Surrealist fascination with dreams, the unconscious, and self-exploration.

De Chirico’s metaphysical paintings, characterized by haunting, enigmatic urban landscapes, arches, and long shadows, profoundly influenced early Surrealists. His treatment of space and light brought a dreamlike quality central to Surrealist imagery.