Historical Figures

What is transrealism in art?

Transrealism is a term coined in the 1950s by French theorist Françoise Choay to describe an artistic movement that synthesizes the abstract form and concrete image.

Transrealism is an art form that seeks to transcend the material world and enter the realm of the spiritual. It is art that is simultaneously rooted in the real and transcends it. Transrealist art often incorporates spiritual or mystical themes and symbolism. Transrealism is often characterized by its use of allegory, metaphor, and symbolism to create a sense of mystery and ambiguity. Transrealism seeks to explore the interconnectedness of all things, and the unity of the human experience.

Artists associated with transrealism include:

- Gustav Klimt

- Giorgio de Chirico

- René Magritte

-Yves Tanguy

-Salvador Dalí

-Frida Kahlo

- Leonora Carrington