Surrealism and the Visual Arts

The book explores the evolution of Surrealist visual art theory and its reception from Surrealism's inception to its establishment in the mid-1930s. It highlights the tension between Surrealism and contemporary critical expectations, particularly through the lens of the magazine Cahiers d'Art, which championed a new generation of painters focused on poetic expression. The author emphasizes the integral role of visual art as a tangible form of poetry, examines the influence of poetry on modern art theories, and addresses the challenges faced by an avant-garde movement amid demands for innovation.