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Juxtaposition is a circumstance where two unlike things are next to one another. It has a quality of being unexpected.
A teacup and its saucer are expected.
A kitten that sees itself reflected in a mirror as a lion is not.
A juxtaposition is the act of comparing or contrasting two items or ideas.
For example: Shakespeare's "All's Well That Ends Well" contains elements of both comedy and tragedy, an interesting juxtaposition.
1. an act or instance of placing close together or side by side,esp. for comparison or contrast.
2. the state of being close together or side by side.
misspelled. The word is "juxtaposition". Wikipedia has several explanations:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juxtaposition
Hmm, even misspelled, it seems to have some use. It appears to also be an art collection at the deviantart web site:
http://juxaposition.deviantart.com/
Most likely, whoever created the section also dropped the 't'.
chacha.com also has the answer and includes the corrected spelling (though they do not point out that they have corrected the spelling)
http://www.chacha.com/question/what-is-the-definition-of-juxaposition
"juxtapostion" appears to mainly mean placing two (or more) things side by side, usually to create a contrast or effect.
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What does surrealalistic mean?
"Surrealistic" refers to a style of art or literature that aims to express the subconscious mind and the dream-like quality of reality. It often features unexpected juxtapositions, distorted imagery, and an overall sense of the bizarre or irrational.
How do you identify surrealism?
Surrealism is characterized by fantastic imagery and incongruous juxtapositions; such as we may recognize from dreams, not from real life.
What are the characteristics of surrealist art?
It is characterized by fantastic imagery and incongruous juxtapositions; such as we may recognoze from dreams, not from real life.
What is Surrealism famous for?
Surrealism is characterized by fantastic imagery and incongruous juxtapositions; such as we may recognize from dreams, not from real life.
What are characteristics of surrealist art?
It is characterized by fantastic imagery and incongruous juxtapositions; such as we may recognoze from dreams, not from real life.
How are surrealist artworks surrealist?
Surrealist works feature the element of surprise, unexpected juxtapositions and are illogical and often dreamlike. They may seem realistic but are not.
What rhymes with mission?
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What does southern paradox means?
A Southern paradox refers to contradictions or inconsistencies inherent in Southern culture, history, or identity. It may involve juxtapositions of values, behaviors, or perceptions that seem contradictory or unconventional when viewed together.
When was horse ridding by Rene magritte pained in?
"Horse Riding" by René Magritte was painted in 1936. This artwork exemplifies Magritte's surrealist style, blending ordinary objects and themes with unexpected juxtapositions. The painting reflects his fascination with the nature of reality and perception.
