Drawing Surrealism

Drawing Surrealism by Leslie Jones / ISBN 9783791352398 / Discounted copies but like new / 240-page hardcover with 200 works by 100 artists / 10 x 12 inches / LACMA and Prestel Publishers *** “This invaluable book presents a profusion of unfamiliar works and, even better, unfamiliar talents from 15 countries around the globe. It reveals the truly international nature of Surrealism, enriching the understanding of this already richly polymorphous style.”--New York Times “This groundbreaking work makes a lasting contribution to the understanding of both drawing and surrealism. It will be a standard reference on the subject for years to come.” ―Choice Drawing was central to Surrealism from the very beginning. Automatic drawing, exquisite cadavers, and frottage are just a few of the techniques invented by Surrealists as means to tap into the subconscious realm. While previous books have examined the connection between drawings and Surrealist paintings, Drawing Surrealism is the first to rec