different between surrealism vs impressionism

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From French surréalisme; sur- +? realism

surrealism (countable and uncountable, plural surrealisms)

An artistic movement and an aesthetic philosophy that aims for the liberation of the mind by emphasizing the critical and imaginative powers of the subconscious.

From French impressionnisme

impressionism (countable and uncountable, plural impressionisms)

(art) a movement in art characterized by visible brush strokes, ordinary subject matters, and an emphasis on light and its changing qualities
(music) a style that avoided traditional harmony, and sought to invoke the impressions of the composer
(poetry) a style that used imagery and symbolism to portray the poet's impressions

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