Fiction Quote by Michael Richardson
““Surrealism also refuses the representation of reality: reality can only be; its existence proves its reality. Fiction thereby becomes impossible or is, by definition, false.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Nature of Reality, 2015
Surrealism rejects realistic depiction, claiming reality's existence proves itself, making fiction contradictory.
In simple terms: Surrealism denies realistic art.
Question reality’s representation.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- gallery curation
- creative writing
- film theory
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines “reality” in art?
- Can fiction ever capture truth?
Surrealism can be misinterpreted as nihilism.