Surrealism

Surrealism is an Art Movement - meaning it was a style that was invented by a group of artists at a specific period in time. Salvidor Dali was one of the artists that started the Surrealism movement in the 1920's.

Many people at the time believed in an idea called “Rationalism” which meant that all decisions should be based on logic and reasoning, and that individual feelings weren’t important.

Surrealists didn’t agree with that idea. They believed their emotions, dreams, and imagination were important too.


So how do you come up with a Surrealist artwork? There are several different themes or methods you can use.

Dislocation: Placing objects where they don’t typically belong


Juxtaposition: Putting things together that don’t normally go together


Levitation: Suspended animation - floating, flying


Transformation: Something in the process of change


Scale: Changing an object's normal size


Double Images: The illusion of two pictures in one


Transparency: Seeing through typically solid objects


Brainstorm and create a Surrealist artwork of your own using at least one of the techniques/methods above.

Success Criteria:
  • Brainstorm and create a Surrealist artwork
  • Use at least one Surrealist method
  • Show good craftsmanship and use of class time
  • Fill your paper - include a background
  • Write an artist statement explaining your artwork and what makes it Surreal

Student examples:






Review Book Success Criteria:
  • Make a drawing or painting that uses at least one Surrealist method/idea
  • Color or shade your artwork




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