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Surrealism

Surrealism. The Art of Dreams. Key Aspects of Surrealism. Began in the early 1920s in Paris, then spread worldwide Dreamlike quality, element of surprise Unreal elements, combined in strange or unlikely ways Often photorealistic Tells a story

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Surrealism

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  1. Surrealism The Art of Dreams

  2. Key Aspects of Surrealism Began in the early 1920s in Paris, then spread worldwide Dreamlike quality, element of surprise Unreal elements, combined in strange or unlikely ways Often photorealistic Tells a story Goal: “to resolve the previously contradictory conditions of dream and reality”

  3. L’Ange du FoyerMax Ernst, 1937

  4. The Persistence of MemorySalvador Dali, 1931

  5. Butterfly WindmillsSalvador Dali

  6. Check out the mustache!!!

  7. Your Assignment Begin with a sketch. Figure out what story you want to tell, what elements you want to combine, layout, etc. Remember Elements and Principles! (always.) Final art will be done on large-ish paper (or surface of your choice that you bring in), MIXED-MEDIA At least 3 different materials Photos/magazines can comprise no more than 20% of the piece (you gotta draw.) You can bring your own materials to work with! Think about alternative surfaces, unlikely materials becoming art. Incorporate sewing, computer parts, organic materials…get crazy!

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