Surrealism Drawings…

Surrealism:A 20th-century avant-garde movement in art and literature that sought to release the creative potential of the unconscious mind.

Surrealist works feature the element of surprise, unexpected

Famous Surrealist Artist:Salvador Dalí(May 11, 1904 – January 23, 1989)Dalí was a skilled draftsman, best known for the striking and bizarre images in his surrealist work. His painterly skills are often attributed to the influence of Renaissance masters.

Famous Quote on Surrealism.."There is only one difference between a madman and me. I am not mad."

Samples of Dali’s Work…

Inspiration from other Surrealist Artists!

Japanese Pop Surrealism

Examples of Student Work…

Surrealism Assignment:

• Students choose a subject and additional images to create surreal composition. Rough sketch in pencil on large white paper 18”x24”.

• Enlarged and refined final composition. • Practice value scale using choice of color and at least

six distinct values created by layering and varying pressure of colored pencil.

• Final composition filled in using choice of color with variety of values employed to create definition and details. DUE 3/30!!!