THe Surrealist Self
Due February 19th, 2016
Objective 1: Students will complete a psychological self-portrait using the techniques and symbolism of the surrealist movement. Focus is on including emphasis, repetition, movement/rhythm, contrast/variety, balance, proportion, and unity.
Objective 2: Students will recognize and be able to explain how the elements and principles of design are used in personal artwork.
Objective 1: Students will complete a psychological self-portrait using the techniques and symbolism of the surrealist movement. Focus is on including emphasis, repetition, movement/rhythm, contrast/variety, balance, proportion, and unity.
Objective 2: Students will recognize and be able to explain how the elements and principles of design are used in personal artwork.
So What is Surrealism?
Surrealism is a style of art and literature developed principally in the 20th century, stressing the subconscious or irrational significance of imagery arrived at by automatism or the exploitation of chance effects, unexpected juxtapositions, etc.
Vocabulary:
Line--connection of points that defines a space; varies in width, length, gesture, direction...
Value--lightness and darkness
Contrast--differences between elements in a composition (created through size, shape, value)
Monochromatic--1 color and all of its value
Polychromatic--having many colors
Proportion-- is the feeling of unity created when all parts (sizes, amounts, or number) relate well with each other. When drawing the human figure, proportion can refer to the size of the head compared to the rest of the body.
Surrealism-- is a cultural movement that began in the early 1920s, and is best known for its visual artworks and writings. The aim was to "resolve the previously contradictory conditions of dream and reality". Artists painted unnerving, illogical scenes with photographic precision, created strange creatures from everyday objects and developed painting techniques that allowed the unconscious to express itself.
Line--connection of points that defines a space; varies in width, length, gesture, direction...
Value--lightness and darkness
Contrast--differences between elements in a composition (created through size, shape, value)
Monochromatic--1 color and all of its value
Polychromatic--having many colors
Proportion-- is the feeling of unity created when all parts (sizes, amounts, or number) relate well with each other. When drawing the human figure, proportion can refer to the size of the head compared to the rest of the body.
Surrealism-- is a cultural movement that began in the early 1920s, and is best known for its visual artworks and writings. The aim was to "resolve the previously contradictory conditions of dream and reality". Artists painted unnerving, illogical scenes with photographic precision, created strange creatures from everyday objects and developed painting techniques that allowed the unconscious to express itself.
What Does Surrealism Look Like Today?
Examples of Surrealist Portraiture
Requirements:
• 6 head sketches from different angles
• 2 shaded drawings of head sketches with accurate proportions
• Final portrait using all one or any combination of previously used media. The portrait should be representative of your inner-self/personality/interests.
Focus is on including emphasis, repetition, movement/rhythm, contrast/variety, balance, proportion, and unity.
•Self assessment and class critiques
Materials:
Paper, pencil, colored pencil, marker.
• 6 head sketches from different angles
• 2 shaded drawings of head sketches with accurate proportions
• Final portrait using all one or any combination of previously used media. The portrait should be representative of your inner-self/personality/interests.
Focus is on including emphasis, repetition, movement/rhythm, contrast/variety, balance, proportion, and unity.
•Self assessment and class critiques
Materials:
Paper, pencil, colored pencil, marker.