Surrealism originated in the nihilistic ideas of the Dadaists and French literary figures true or false
False. Surrealism did not originate in the nihilistic ideas of the Dadaists, although there were some connections and influences between the two movements. Surrealism emerged as a separate movement in the 1920s, primarily influenced by the ideas of André Breton and his Surrealist Manifesto. It was more focused on exploring the depths of the unconscious mind and creating unexpected, dreamlike juxtapositions rather than embracing nihilism.
False.
Surrealism did draw some inspiration from Dadaism, a movement that emerged during World War I and rejected traditional artistic conventions. However, the origins of Surrealism can be traced back to the French poet and critic André Breton and the publication of his Surrealist Manifesto in 1924. Breton and other Surrealist artists sought to explore the realm of the unconscious mind, using dreamlike imagery and irrational juxtapositions. While Surrealism may have been influenced by nihilistic ideas to some extent, its focus on the subconscious and exploration of the human psyche differentiate it from Dadaism and other movements.