Surrealism

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

2. Question: How many surrealists does it take to change a light bulb?Answer: Click Here! Remember… It IS Surrealism!!!! FISH!!! IntroductionTaskT1 ProcedureT2 ProcedureResources T1 EvaluationT2 EvaluationConclusion

3. 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 T1 EvaluationT2 EvaluationConclusion

4. Introduction to Surrealism S 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. Salvador Dalí, Geopoliticus Child Watching the Birth of the New Man (1943) http://www.artlex.com/ArtLex/s/surrealism.html IntroductionTaskT1 ProcedureT2 ProcedureResources T1 EvaluationT2 EvaluationConclusion

5. Your Task… 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. Click! 2 1 Rene Magritte, Cordesensible (1960) IntroductionTaskT1 ProcedureT2 ProcedureResources T1 EvaluationT2 EvaluationConclusion

6. Task 1 Procedures You will randomly be assigned into groups of 4 or 5 students by the teacher. 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. The groups will agree on 2 items from the list that each student will work on individually, 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. Each Student will turn in 2 completed lyric assignments using the lyrics agreed upon by the group. IntroductionTaskT1 ProcedureT2 ProcedureResources T1 EvaluationT2 EvaluationConclusion

7. Task 2 Procedures 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. IntroductionTaskT1 ProcedureT2 ProcedureResources T1 EvaluationT2 EvaluationConclusion

8. Helpful Resources… Follow the links provided below to enhance your Surrealism knowledge, and to improve your projects! Surrealism Tasks 1 and 2 Lyrics 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 • Magritte 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/ IntroductionTaskT1 ProcedureT2 ProcedureResources T1 EvaluationT2 EvaluationConclusion

9. Task 1 Evaluation… IntroductionTaskT1 ProcedureT2 ProcedureResources T1 EvaluationT2 EvaluationConclusion

10. Task 2 Evaluation… IntroductionTaskT1 ProcedureT2 ProcedureResources T1 EvaluationT2 EvaluationConclusion

11. Conclusion… 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 IntroductionTaskT1 ProcedureT2 ProcedureResources T1 EvaluationT2 EvaluationConclusion