Surrealism Lesson Plan

Web Scavenger Hunt Lesson Plan

 

Lesson Objective: Demonstrate an understanding of the Surrealism Movement by creating your own surrealist painting by analyzing the work of an artist and demonstrating an understanding of the various skills of an artist or style by applying that artistic process and skill.

Website Addresses for Resources:

1. http://www.theartstory.org/movement-surrealism.htm

2. http://www.arthistoryarchive.com/arthistory/surrealism/Origins-of-Surrealism.html

3. http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/surr/hd_surr.htm

4. http://thedali.org/exhibits/permanent-collection/

5. http://www.visual-arts-cork.com/history-of-art/surrealist-artists.htm

6. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surrealism

Research Questions:

1. Analyze the Surrealism Movement and create your own surrealist painting.

2. How did Surrealist artists use the principles of art to express their ideas?

3. What are the two types of the Surrealism Movement and how do they relate to one another?

4. Who influenced the Surrealism Movement?

5. Recall what historical events were happening that brought on the Surrealist Movement.

6. Compare and contrast what makes Surrealism different from other movements.

7. What did Surrealists believe?

8. What two words does Surrealism come from?

9. Impact of Surrealism.

10. Symbolism behind Surrealism.

Self Assessment: Produce a work of art that uses Surrealist techniques by researching Surrealism and artists in that movement. Artwork should demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of Surrealism.