Surrealism
Surrealism What can that possibly mean?
Surrealism An “ism” is a suffix at the end of many English words. It comes from Greek “ismos” and Latin “ismus”. You have seen it at the end of words like optimism, Buddhism, racism, favoritism, and terrorism.
Surrealism It signifies a belief, practice, idea, or movement. In art, there are many movements that end in ism. One of the most important ISMs is Surrealism.
Surrealism Surrealism was started in the 1920s. Paintings focus on things found in the imagination or fantasy. You might find every day objects, but they aren’t doing every day things. The Son of Man by Rene Magritte
Surrealism Belgian artist, Rene Magritte selected many objects in and around his home for his work. They can still be viewed in his home, now a museum in Brussels. Time Transfixed by Rene Magritte
Surrealism Golconde by Rene Magritte
Surrealism Golconde, Clairevoyance, and the Red Model by Rene Magritte
Surrealism Golconde, Clairevoyance, and the Red Model by Rene Magritte
Surrealism Spanish artist, Salvador Dali, is the name that first comes to mind for many people when they think of Surrealism. His moustache is as famous as his art.
Surrealism Even if you have never heard of Surrealism, you may have seen Dali’s work. The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dali
Surrealism Celestial Elephants by Salvador Dali The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dali Celestial Elephants by Salvador Dali
Surrealism The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dali Self Portrait Celestial Elephants by Salvador Dali
Surrealism So now you know about Surrealism. But, if you want to know more, you can always research Expressionism, Pointillism, Impressionism, Fauvism, Dadaism, Cubism, Realism, Modernism, Post-Modernism, and a Romanticism for starters.
Think of a landscape that does not exist What would it look like? ART 3 ASSIGNMENT: Think of a landscape that does not exist What would it look like?
Do a sketch of your idea on a small sheet of paper Transfer your final design on to a 18 x 24 piece of paper
Your landscape must show 10 unusual things Use at least 3 different types of media 200-word essay –no essay –grade will not be recorded Due -12/17
Some examples…
Movements Impressionism Cubism Pointillism Realism Surrealism More isms