Surrealism Project Surrealism 1924 1945 Having a dreamlike

Surrealism Project • Surrealism (1924 -1945)- Having a dreamlike quality but retains some aspects of realism. • Sigmund Freud’s theory about dreams and the unconscious mind popularized the movement (dreams having symbolic meaning). • The Surrealists Aim was to help people discover the larger reality or surreality that lay beyond normal Ideas of what was real.

• In Surrealist artwork, the artists would usually juxtapose (to put side by side or close together) conflicting subject matter. • Another term which might be used to describe surrealist artwork is dissonant beauty (juxtaposition of two conflicting ideas) ex. Car Accident • Some artists that were commonly associated with the Surrealist movement were M. C. Escher, Rene Magritte, Salvador Dali, Frida Kahlo, Remedios Varo, and Meret Oppenheim

M. C Escher

Rene Magritte

Salvador Dali

Frida Kahlo

Remedios Varo

Meret Oppenheim

Other Surreal Artwork

Surrealist Sculpture Guidelines • You will gather at least three good quality realistic images to combine for your final surreal idea. (You may use select parts of the image) • You will create at least four GOOD QUALITY SKETCHES and Have them OKAYED by ME before beginning in clay!! • You will create a surrealist sculpture which is At Least 9 inches long in any one direction. • You will include AT LEAST four different types of texture in your piece.

• Remember to use good quality craftsmanship. • Come up with new ideas (NO CLICHES). • Have fun and be creative!!!!