SURREALISMDate(s): _______________________________________

Essential questions based on the Surrealism readings

1. What were the important themes or concepts to artists during the Surrealism movement? What literary and scientific developments were these concepts and themes based upon? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. What are some ways you can identify works from the Surrealism movement? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. This reading identifies many Elements of Art & Principles of Design from Surrealism. Please choose 2 and describe how they are used in the artwork you read about.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

In this area, paste 2-3 color printed images of artwork from the Surrealism readings. Under each label the the work with title, artist, date and medium.

Name: _________________________________________________________________ Score: _________________

Focus questions based on the Surrealism readings

1. Renaissance Art was infused with symbolism and deep meaning and the same can be said for the Surrealist. What similarities and differences are evident in the work of the Surrealist artist as well as the art from the Renaissance? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. What is one thing you read about Surrealism that was interesting or thought-provoking? How could you apply this to your own work? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

In this area, paste 2-3 color printed images of artwork from the Surrealism readings. Under each label the the work with title, artist, date and medium.

Artist Study

In this area, paste one color printed image for EACH OF THE ARTISTS ABOVE. Under each label the the work with title, artist, date and medium.

Joan Miro

Subject Matter(What did they paint/draw/etc?)

Characteristics/Style(How did they paint/draw/etc?)

Salvador Dali

Artist

Renee Magritte