Twilight Visions: Surrealism and Paris
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- Synopsis
- For generations, Paris after-hours has captured the imagination of the city's inhabitants and its visitors in equal measure. Whether prompted by the reflection of lights along the Seine, the nonchalance of café life, the atmosphere of romance, its reputation for sensual and carnal pleasures, its intellectual and creative citizenry, or some combination of all these things, we tend to anthropomorphize the city as a mysterious and inspirational source. The period between the two world wars was an especially fertile time in Paris, which became a crucible for the emergence of Surrealism. Intense interpretations of inner worlds came together with challenges to distinctions between high and low culture as Parisian writers, critics, and artists spawned the creative effulgence of the Surrealist movement, whose influence would endure throughout the twentieth century.
- Copyright:
- 2009
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 209 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780520260818
- Publisher:
- University of California Press
- Date of Addition:
- 07/05/10
- Copyrighted By:
- Therese Lichtenstein
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture
- Submitted By:
- Worth Trust
- Proofread By:
- Worth Trust
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.