Max Ernst: Surrealism, Art and Cinema

Max Ernst: Surrealism, Art and Cinema by Martina Mazzotta and Jürgen Pech is a comprehensive examination of Max Ernst’s extraordinary engagement with cinema — both as an influence on his visual imagination and as a medium he explored directly. Ernst, one of Surrealism’s most inventive and restless artists, was fascinated by film’s ability to create irrational juxtapositions, dream logic, and the movement of time. This scholarly study examines his collage novels, paintings, and collaborations with filmmakers through the lens of cinematic thinking, revealing connections that illuminate both his art and the broader relationship between Surrealism and moving image. Published by Skira with full-colour illustration, this is essential for students of Surrealism, film history, and the intersection of the visual arts with cinema.