More on surreal

I've had some comments on the word surreal. Guess it upsets some folks because it has become defined by post surrealism critics and viewers in terms of the surface descriptions of particular works of art. I'm going with the original meaning and intent of the artists that were active in surreallism which had more to do with their process of art and life perception than with the particular look of finished art pieces. They were interested more in letting their subconcious present perspectives of reality in new forms to jolt the viewer and themselves into new conscious awareness of reality. Hope this helps those of you who are confused by my use of the word, surreal.