The movement of Surrealism developed during the early years of the 20th century and reached its peak during the 1920s and 1930s. Surrealism aimed to unlock artistic potential by accessing the unconscious mind through dreams and irrational thoughts. The movement stood apart by opposing logical thinking while drawing upon subconscious capabilities to produce art that challenged established standards. The Surrealist movement featured artists such as Salvador Dalí whose "The Persistence of Memory" clocks represented the movement's dreamlike quality alongside René Magritte whose enigmatic works like "The Treachery of Images" challenged conventional thinking. Together with artists such as Max Ernst and Joan Miró these creators expanded artistic limits through unusual combinations they crafted dreamlike landscapes which prompted audiences to reconsider their perception of reality. Surrealism's influence reached beyond fine art as it shaped literature and film while also affecting psychological studies. Surrealism sought to provoke thought and evoke emotions while challenging societal norms by exploring the unknown territory of the unconscious mind. Today's artists continue to draw inspiration from its impact as they probe the mind's hidden depths to produce pieces that blur reality with imagination.