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André Robert Breton (French: [ɑ̃dʁe ʁɔbɛʁ bʁətɔ̃]; 19 February 1896 – 28 September 1966) was a French writer and poet, the co-founder, leader, and principal theorist of surrealism. His writings include the first Surrealist Manifesto ( Manifeste du surréalisme ) of 1924, in which he defined surrealism as " pure psychic automatism ".
- Writer
- 28 September 1966 (aged 70), Paris, France
- 20th century
André Breton (born February 18, 1896, Tinchebray, France—died September 28, 1966, Paris) was a French poet, essayist, critic, and editor, chief promoter and one of the founders of the Surrealist movement. As a medical student, Breton was interested in mental illness; his reading of the works of Sigmund Freud (whom he met in 1921) introduced ...
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Learn about André Breton, the French theorist and writer who founded Surrealism and influenced Abstract Expressionism. Explore his artworks, manifestos, collages, and masks.
- French
- February 19, 1896
- Normandy, France
- September 28, 1966
Learn about André Breton, the co-founder, leader, and principal theorist of surrealism. Explore his writings, such as the first Surrealist Manifesto, and his role in twentieth-century French art and literature.
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Learn about the life and legacy of André Breton, the founder of Surrealism, a movement that explored the unconscious and the irrational. Discover his poems, novels, manifestos, and collaborations with other artists and thinkers.
Sep 28, 2011 · André Breton was a French poet, critic, and leader of the Surrealist movement. MoMA presents his works, including collaborations with other Surrealists, and exhibitions related to his influence and legacy.
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