--- product_id: 43754549 title: "Surrealism: 50 Works of Art You Should Know" price: "R1075" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/43754549-surrealism-50-works-of-art-you-should-know store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 50 iconic Surrealist artworks Accessible, beautifully illustrated spreads Insightful artist bios & movement context Surrealism: 50 Works of Art You Should Know **Price:** R1075 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎭 Unlock the surreal world that everyone’s talking about! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Surrealism: 50 Works of Art You Should Know - **How much does it cost?** R1075 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/43754549-surrealism-50-works-of-art-you-should-know) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Meet the Visionaries:** Concise artist biographies provide a personal glimpse into the creators behind the movement. - • **Context That Connects:** Detailed, engaging commentary reveals the hidden meanings and significance behind each piece. - • **Dive into 50 Masterpieces:** Explore a curated collection of the most influential Surrealist works that shaped modern art. - • **Visual Feast on Every Page:** Each artwork is showcased with stunning, full-color illustrations that bring surrealism to life. - • **Perfect for Art Enthusiasts & Professionals:** A must-have primer that elevates your cultural capital and sparks creative inspiration. ## Overview Surrealism: 50 Works of Art You Should Know is a beautifully illustrated paperback that introduces readers to the breadth of the Surrealist movement through 50 iconic artworks. Featuring paintings, sculptures, photography, and more, it combines vivid imagery with insightful text and artist biographies, making it an essential, accessible guide for anyone eager to understand and appreciate this influential art movement. ## Description This accessible book on the Surrealist movement features paintings, drawings, sculptures, photography, film stills, and architecture, displaying the enormous breadth and variety of Surrealism. The Surrealist movement that developed in Europe following the devastation of World War I swept energetically through all kinds of media as artists found expression in an imaginative pictorial language. This introduction to Surrealism shows 50 unique artworks that have lost nothing of their irresistible attraction to this day. Each work is featured on a beautifully illustrated spread. An informative text highlights each work’s classic characteristics, its unusual aspects, and its significance in the Surrealist movement. Including brief biographies of the artists, this book is a beautifully illustrated primer to Surrealism. Review: Nice - The condition of the book was really good with no wear and tear. The packaging was neat and this book was exactly what I hoped for, a good run down and description of name within the art movement. Review: Great book,finally all surrealist artists in one text - Just finished reading ,a world of subconscious knowledge….. interested where this will take, my art! ## Features - Surrealism: 50 Works of Art You Should Know - Paperback ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #955,533 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #221 in Mystery Writing Reference #1,600 in Art Movements (Books) #5,028 in Art History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 54 Reviews | ## Images ![Surrealism: 50 Works of Art You Should Know - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81EUc-as8PL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice *by B***Z on June 29, 2026* The condition of the book was really good with no wear and tear. The packaging was neat and this book was exactly what I hoped for, a good run down and description of name within the art movement. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book,finally all surrealist artists in one text *by J***R on May 18, 2025* Just finished reading ,a world of subconscious knowledge….. interested where this will take, my art! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Captures the most important artists of the movement! *by J***N on December 8, 2022* I ordered this book as I was working on a paper for school. I had wanted a book that would highlight the most noted figures of the movement and give a good synopsis of their art development. This book is a valuable resource for artists of the movement, along with photos of their most noted artwork! 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