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Work following the Surrealist art movement aesthetic of allowing the subconscious to make free associations with images and content. Surrealist work is similar to Dada in that at times both juxtapose seemingly nonsensical images and vignettes, giving the appearance of spontaneity. However, while Dada is rooted in visual and verbal "puns" used for the sake of their own enjoyment and absurdity, Surrealist work use this technique to explore social and political issues. Examples: THE SEASHELL AND THE CLERGYMAN; L'AGE D'OR / THE GOLDEN AGE.

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