Surrealism 1920 s and 1930 s Surrealism Dream

Surrealism (1920 s and 1930 s)

Surrealism • Dream like images • A style in which visual imagery from the subconscious mind is used with no intention of making the work logically comprehensible. • Realistic images with irrational elements

Magritte (1898 -1967) • Studied at the Royal Academy of Arts in Brussels • He was a wallpaper designer and commercial artist • His first exhibition was a failure, which provoked depression. • Magritte moved to Paris after his failed exhibition and became involved in the surrealist group.

Magritte, “The False Mirror. ” (1928)

Magritte, “Time Transfixed. ” (1938)

Salvador Dali (1904 -1989) • When he was five his parents took him to his brothers grave and told him he was his reincarnation, which he came to believe. • His mother died of breast cancer when he was sixteen. This was a huge blow to him, he said he worshipped her. • After his mother’s death Dalí’s father married the sister of his deceased wife, which naturally he resented. • He was very eccentric and liked to draw attention to himself.

Dali, “Persistence of Memory. ” (1931)

Dali, “Swans Reflecting Elephants. ” (1937)

Which camera mode are we using?

Which camera mode are we using?

How long can you leave the classroom to take pictures? 12 9 3 6

How long can you leave the classroom to take pictures? 30 MINUTES MAX 12 9 3 6

What needs to be done before you leave to take pictures?

What needs to be done before you leave to take pictures? • Hall Pass/ Name Tag

What needs to be done before you leave to take pictures? • Hall Pass/ Name Tag • Check batteries

What needs to be done before you leave to take pictures? • Hall Pass/ Name Tag • Check batteries • Make sure you have an SD card

What needs to be done before you leave to take pictures? • • Hall Pass/ Name Tag Check batteries Make sure you have an SD card Fill out the sign out sheet

What needs to be done before you leave to take pictures? • • • Hall Pass/ Name Tag Check batteries Make sure you have an SD card Fill out the sign out sheet Write your name on the attendance page

What needs to be done before you leave to take pictures? • • • Hall Pass/ Name Tag Check batteries Make sure you have an SD card Fill out the sign out sheet Write your name on the attendance page • Have a plan

Macro & Super Macro

Photoshop Tip How to change the opacity of an image.

Hold up a 1, 2 or 3 for the statement that best describes where you are at with your project. 1. Done. Ready to move on to the next project. 2. Just need to put a few finishing touches on my work. 20 -30 minutes and I am finished. 3. Still working, I need the whole class period to continue working.