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Part One: The Surrealists Were Even Cooler Than You Thought

Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff

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The Treachery of Images

In this chapter, they discuss a famous artwork called 'The Treachery of Images', including its popularity as a tattoo and a clever meme. They also explore the concept of semiotics and its importance to surrealism, using examples to highlight the distinction between symbol and symbolized.

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