Mary Wykeham: The Surrealist Who Embraced A Religious Life And Became A Nun
Would a return to art’s ancient, primal function of elucidating religion signal its death? Or is our culture beginning to see the wisdom of a narrative that includes reconciliation, restoration and redemption?
Karen Covell • Create: Transforming Stories of Art, Life & Faith: 21 Essays by Leading Artists
In the context of the Surrealist movement, hysteria was often seen as a form of rebellion against the strict social norms and conventions of the time. Surrealists viewed hysteria as a kind of "psychic revolt" against the repressive and limiting aspects of modern society, and saw it as a potential source of artistic inspiration.
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