Surrealism

A Photography (Web)Quest in search of Dreams and Possibilities

Question:How many surrealists does it take

to change a light bulb?

Answer: CLICK HERE!

FISH!!!

Remember

…It IS

Surrealism!!

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Webquest Introduction

Hello Photo students! Step right up, and hop in to the art “Way-Back Machine!” Your (Web)Quest is one click away.

You will experience Surrealism – its dream-like imagery, the artists, and the art. You will use this knowledge to create your own surrealist art.

Come immerse yourself in the world of Surrealism – when it is over, you will never look at things the same way.Introduction Task T1 Procedure T2 Procedure Resources

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Introduction to Surrealism

Salvador Dalí,

Geopoliticus Child Watching the B

irth of the New Man (1943)

urrealism - 20th century avant-garde art movement that originated in the nihilistic ideas of the Dadaist and French literary figures, especially those of its founder, French writer André Breton (1896-1966). Influenced by the theories of the pioneer of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud (German, 1856-1939), the images found in surrealist works are as confusing and startling as those of dreams. Surrealist works can have a realistic, though irrational style, precisely describing dreamlike fantasies.

http://www.artlex.com/ArtLex/s/surrealism.html

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CLICK!

Your Task…

Rene Magritte, Corde sensible (1960)

Your assignment will consist of two parts.

Part 1 – Song Lyric Inspired Photographs

Part 2 – Dreams and Nightmares

Click on the task number for a full description.1 2

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Task 1 Procedures

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Guidelines for Task 1 Assignments:

Upon completion of the list, groups may continue to work together to take photographs.

All submitted artwork must be created individually using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator CS3.

Task 1 Procedures

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Using the lyric search engines provided under “Resources,” the groups will develop a list of 15 lines from songs that have potential as inspiration for Surrealist art.The List should include Artist, title of song, and lyric, and each individual will create their own sub list of potential imagery

For example: The Beastie Boys – Whatcha Want: “I think I’m losin’ my mind this time - this time, I’m losin’ my mind.”

Potential imagery: A head, brain exposed, clocks in background.

Each student will select 2 songs from the group list to work on independantly. Multiple people may choose to work on the same song.

Task 2 Procedures

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Create 2 “freewrites;” one about a dream and the other about a nightmare

Be very descriptive! Use adjectives and adverbs that paint a picture of what you as the writer “see.”

Select the dream or nightmare piece that is the most mentally vivid

Use this for inspiration in creating a digitally edited photograph that is derived from the imagery you used

Guidelines for Task 2 Assignment:You will turn in 2 drafts – one dream and one nightmare.Your work must be original, using YOUR photographs.All submitted artwork must be created individually using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator CS3.Each Student will turn in 1 completed assignment.

SurrealismMagritte Interactive:

http://www.sfmoma.org/multimedia/interactive_features/64

Artist Biographies: http://www.surrealism.org/

History of Surrealism: http://www.gosurreal.com/history.htm

The Surrealism Server: http://www.madsci.org/~lynn/juju/surr/

Tasks 1 and 2Lyrics Drive:

http://www.lyricsdrive.com/Photoshop Support:

http://www.photoshopsupport.com/photoshop-blog/08/08/surreal-colors-photoshop-actions.html

Surreal Photoshop Tutorials: http://www.rnel.net/search/photoshop/surreal-tutorials-1

Photoshop Roadmap: http://www.photoshoproadmap.com/links/go/5243

Helpful Resources…

Follow the links provided below to enhance your Surrealism knowledge, and to improve your projects!

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SONG LYRIC ASSIGNMENT

Excellent Good AverageNeeds

Improvement

Criteria 1 – Participated fully in group work, contributed to discussion and list creation

10 9 - 8 7 6 or less

Criteria 2 – Photographs produced for assignment show good composition

10 9 - 8 7 6 or less

Criteria 3 – Final photos (2) are creatively designed and Photoshop Tutorials have been referenced to aid in development

10 9 - 8 7 6 or less

Criteria 4 – Effort: took time to develop idea & complete project? (Didn’t rush.) Good use of class time?

10 9 - 8 7 6 or less

Criteria 5 – Craftsmanship – Neat, clean & complete? Skillful use of the art tools & media?

10 9 - 8 7 6 or less

Task 1 Evaluation…

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DREAMS AND NIGHTMARES

Excellent Good AverageNeeds

Improvement

Criteria 1 – 2 freewrites have been completed and submitted – Each is descriptively written, and complete

10 9 - 8 7 6 or less

Criteria 2 – Photographs produced for assignment show good composition and planning

10 9 - 8 7 6 or less

Criteria 3 – Final photos (2) are creatively designed and Photoshop Tutorials have been referenced to aid in development

10 9 - 8 7 6 or less

Criteria 4 – Effort: took time to develop idea & complete project? (Didn’t rush.) Good use of class time?

10 9 - 8 7 6 or less

Criteria 5 – Craftsmanship – Neat, clean & complete? Skillful use of the art tools & media?

10 9 - 8 7 6 or less

Task 2 Evaluation…

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Welcome back, photographers. I hope that your (web)quest was an experience you

will never forget.

And now for another experience you will not soon forget…

To wrap up our stint into Surrealism, we will be going on a field trip to the Cincinnati Art Museum to experience “Surrealism and

Beyond: In the Israel Museum, Jerusalem.” The Cincinnati Art Museum is the only art museum in the United States

that will have the honor of holding this exhibit.

Click the CAM logo or the Magritte painting to the right to learn even more about this

exciting exhibit!

René Magritte, Le Chateau de Pyrenees (The Castle of the Pyrenees), 1959

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Conclusion…