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Surrealism

Exploring the worlds of Dali and Magritte. Surrealism. Surrealism means “beyond reality". Surrealistic methods include: Levitation Double images / repetition of objects Dislocation Metamorphosis Transformations Reverse laws of nature Scale change Juxtaposition of incongruous objects

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Surrealism

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  1. Exploring the worlds of Dali and Magritte Surrealism

  2. Surrealism means “beyond reality" Surrealistic methods include: • Levitation • Double images / repetition of objects • Dislocation • Metamorphosis • Transformations • Reverse laws of nature • Scale change • Juxtaposition of incongruous objects • Symbolism

  3. Salvador Dali 1904-1989 (Spain) Painted images from his dreams and memories. His work allowed him to express his feelings, fears and obsessions.

  4. Salvador Dali 1904-1989 (Spain) Painted images from his dreams and memories. His work allowed him to express his feelings, fears and obsessions.

  5. Answer in your sketchbook… Do you remember your dreams? Do any of your dreams repeat?

  6. Salvador Dali 1904-1989 (Spain)

  7. Salvador Dali 1904-1989 (Spain)

  8. Answer in your sketchbook… Do you have nightmares? Do you dream in color or b x w?

  9. Salvador Dali 1904-1989 (Spain)

  10. Salvador Dali 1904-1989 (Spain)

  11. Salvador Dali 1904-1989 (Spain)

  12. Salvador Dali 1904-1989 (Spain)

  13. Answer in your sketchbook… Do you have moments of deja vu? Has a dream ever come true?

  14. Rene Magritte 1898-1967 (Belgium) In his painted world, objects turn into rocks, huge apples float, trains roar from fireplaces, faces are hidden, and men rain from the sky.

  15. Rene Magritte 1898-1967 (Belgium) In his painted world, objects turn into rocks, huge apples float, trains roar from fireplaces, faces are hidden, and men rain from the sky.

  16. Answer in your sketchbook… Name a movie or book that has surreal devices. What is your favorite scene from that movie or book?

  17. Rene Magritte 1898-1967 (Belgium)

  18. Answer in your sketchbook… What is your greatest fear? Does this fear ever appear in dreams?

  19. Rene Magritte 1898-1967 (Belgium)

  20. Rene Magritte 1898-1967 (Belgium)

  21. Rene Magritte 1898-1967 (Belgium)

  22. Surrealism means “beyond reality" Surrealistic methods include: • Levitation • Double images / repetition of objects • Dislocation • Metamorphosis • Transformations • Reverse laws of nature • Scale change • Juxtaposition of incongruous objects • Symbolism

  23. Altered Pencil & Manikin Project Project criteria: • Use a pencil and manikin in some combination…one is the focal point • Total of 4-5 overlapping objects in the final composition • 2 Surrealistic techniques (see list) • Plan your negative spaces…overlap and have variety in sizes, shapes, colors, value contrast • Have a specific color scheme (complementary, analogous, primary, cool, warm or monochromatic)

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