15 October marks the day, 100 years ago, when André Breton published his groundbreaking 'Surrealist Manifesto', jumpstarting an artistic movement that shook up the world into the present day.
There's more to this movement than melted clocks and bowler hats. We sat down with 'Surrealism' author Amy Dempsey to discuss one of the most popular art movements of the 20th century.
In the extract from 'The Lives of the Surrealists' by Desmond Morris, read about the childhood that shaped Salvador Dalí's work and his first meeting with Picasso.
'Looking at Pictures' explores the origins, designs and themes of over one hundred pictures in order to artfully expand our appreciation. Read an exclusive extract below.