SurrealismAdapted by Mrs. Macdonald

by Phillip Martin

SurrealismWhat can that possibly mean?

Surrealism started in the 1920s. Paintings focus on things found in the imagination or fantasyimagination or fantasy. . You might find every day objects, but they aren’t doing every day things.Artists sometimes find inspiration for their images in their dreams.

The Son of Man by Rene Magritte

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Belgian artist, Rene Magritte made a famous painting called Les Amantes (The Lovers).

He found inspiration for his work in his life.

Time Transfixed by Rene Magritte

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Golconde by Rene Magritte

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Other famous paintings by Rene Magritte

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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.

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Even if you have never heard of Surrealism, you may have seen Dali’s work.

The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dali

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Celestial Elephantsby Salvador Dali

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Self Portraitby Salvador

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aFrida Kahlo, a Mexican painter, often painted herself in a surreal world.

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aSo now you know about Surrealism. Do you think you can try to make a surrealistic painting?

1. Think about an object.2. Imagine the object doing something unusual. 3. Sketch your ideas.4. Paint your picture

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