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art books surrealism 2710009

Artnet News published a list of must-read books on Surrealism, marking the movement's 100th anniversary since André Breton's 1924 Surrealist Manifesto. The article highlights key texts including Breton's own "Manifestoes of Surrealism" and his novel "Nadja," Patrick Lepetit's "The Esoteric Secrets of Surrealism" exploring occult influences, and Whitney Chadwick's "Farewell to the Muse" focusing on women Surrealists who were often marginalized as muses rather than artists.

art books surrealism 2710009

To mark the centenary of Surrealism, Artnet News has published a curated list of essential books on the art movement. The article traces Surrealism's origins to October 15, 1924, when French poet André Breton published his Surrealist Manifesto, and highlights key texts including Breton's own "Manifestoes of Surrealism" and his novel "Nadja," Patrick Lepetit's "The Esoteric Secrets of Surrealism," and Whitney Chadwick's "Farewell to the Muse: Love, War and the Women of Surrealism." Each book is presented as a gateway to understanding the movement's philosophy, occult interests, and overlooked female contributors.