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Exploring Surrealism: Art of the Unconscious

Dive into the world of Surrealism, a 20th-century art and literature movement fueled by dreamlike elements. Learn about key figures like Salvador Dali and Rene Magritte, and explore techniques such as dislocation, transformation, and juxtaposition. Discover the influence of Sigmund Freud and the Surrealist Manifesto of 1924 in this fascinating artistic journey.

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Exploring Surrealism: Art of the Unconscious

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  1. Surrealism • A 20th century art and literature movement characterized chiefly by the juxtaposition or use of dreamlike elements Vladimir Kush, Chess

  2. Salvador Dali 1904 – 1989

  3. Philippe Halsman, The Dali Atomicus

  4. Rene Magritte 1898 - 1967

  5. How did Surrealism develop? • The influence of Sigmund Freud—free association, dream analysis and the hidden unconscious • Automatic writing/automatic drawing • The surrealist manifesto, 1924 • Surreal writing, visual art, films

  6. André Masson. Automatic Drawing. (1924). Ink on paper, 9 1/4 x 8 1/8" (23.5 x 20.6 cm). Museum of Modern Art, New York.

  7. Levitation: FloatingDematerialization near the nose of Nero. 1947.

  8. Transparency: “see through”Rene Magritte, The human condition

  9. Change in scale: making something unusually large or small for the setting

  10. Transformation: change; altering the appearance Salvador Dali, The persistence of memory

  11. Dislocation: Placing something in an unexpected placeRene Magritte, Time transfixed. 1938.

  12. Juxtaposition: putting things together in unusual combinationsFrida Kahlo. My dress hangs there. 1933.

  13. Examples

  14. Salvador Dali

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  19. Destinoby Walt Disney and Salvador Dali http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GFkN4deuZU

  20. 2 Point Perspective Painting by Tetsuya Ishida

  21. Surrealism Project • 12x 18 paper • Drawing Pencil only • Criteria: • One point perspective • At least one principal of surrealism • Human Form • Single light source Thumbnail DUE Monday Oct 6th A thumbnail is a small draft (sketch) of your idea, containing all the things listed above . All Contour Line Drawing DUE by Monday Oct 13th Final Project DUE October 23rd Your Grade is based on… • All values on the value scale • Attention to quality and details • Evidence of all crite2ria • Complete by listed deadlines

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