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The Story of Surrealism 500 pieces

a 500-piece art history jigsaw puzzle
By Brecht Vandenbroucke
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Brief Description
Piece together the artists, poets and muses behind the movement that turned the art world on its head, and then pushed it through the looking glass. Wander the abandoned streets of a Giorgio de Chirico city and follow Salvador Dali's moustache and Rene Magritte's bowler hat... Read More
Format: Jigsaw
$5400

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Learn about the ideals and imagery of Surrealism as you piece together 500 pieces, spotting influential figures and events along the way

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Piece together the artists, poets and muses behind the movement that turned the art world on its head, and then pushed it through the looking glass.

Wander the abandoned streets of a Giorgio de Chirico city and follow Salvador Dali's moustache and Rene Magritte's bowler hat into a world where a pipe is not a pipe, Sigmund Freud dances a tango with a skeleton, lobsters answer the phone and donkeys tap out the rhythm on baby grands.

500-PIECE PUZZLE that measures 48.5 x 34.5 cm (19 x 13.5 in) when finished.

SPOT FAMOUS ARTISTS and significant locations as you build the puzzle.

INCLUDES A FOLD-OUT POSTER that introduces the people and places featured.

Laurence King has been capturing imaginations and inspiring creativity in new and unexpected ways for over 30 years, with playful and eye-catching games, gifts and books.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399634625

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Jigsaw

Date Published: 25 September 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Laurence King Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 62.0mm

Width: 204.0mm

Height: 204.0mm

Weight: 480g

Pages: 1

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About the Author

Brecht Van Den Broucke is a Belgian cartoonist and illustrator. He has worked for numerous periodicals, including The New York Times, and has participated in group shows all over the world.

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