1. Surrealism The Art of Dreams

2.  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” Key Aspects of Surrealism

3. L’Ange du Foyer Max Ernst, 1937

4. The Persistence of Memory Salvador Dali, 1931

5. Butterfly Windmills Salvador Dali

6. Check out the mustache!!!

33.  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! Your Assignment