Dali and Surrealism

Florida Standards

912.H.1.5 Investigate the use of technology and media design to reflect creative trends in visual culture.
912.F.2.1 Examine career opportunities in the visual arts to determine requisite skills, qualifications, supply-and-demand, market location, and potential earnings.

Goals

Plan and execute a composition that shows strong compositional arrangement.
Use the Elements of Art to showcase emphasis by creating a focal point in the piece.
Understand the Rule of Thirds and object placement to create visual interest in artworks.

Targets

Create a composition from magazine clippings that reflects a “dream-like” event
Redraw the image to canvas using a grid technique to ensure proper proportion and scale of the images.
Utilize value with acrylic paint using tint, tone and shade to create depth and realistic qualities to the imagery in the composition.

Concepts/Content

Watch short clip on Disney + if available called Destino
Discuss The Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, Fl
Annual competition through museum for students

Vocabulary

Emphasis
Rule of Thirds
Composition
Compositional Arrangement
Focal Point
Visual Interest
Juxtaposition
Translation
Transformation

Formative

Peer Critiques, One-on-One Conferences, Sketchbook or Process Journals, Gallery Walks

Summative

Final Art Projects, Written Art Critiques, Artist Statement, Art Appreciation Assessments, Art Showcase or Exhibition, Final Written Reflections

ESE/ESOL

Use non-linguistic cues, check for understanding and reinforce effort through practice. Make alterations based on lesson and individual student needs.
Make alterations based on lesson and individual student needs.
Allowing frequent breaks and allowing content modifications when necessary and for individual student needs.

Scaffold

Introduction to Surrealism:
- Start by discussing the surrealist art movement and its focus on the irrational, dreamlike, and symbolic elements in art. Share examples of famous surrealist artworks and artists.
Surreal Self-Portrait Concept:
- Explain that students will be creating self-portraits but with a surreal twist. They should aim to express their inner thoughts, dreams, fears, or emotions through symbolic and surreal elements.
Sketching the Self-Portrait:
- Instruct students to make an initial sketch of their self-portrait. They should begin with a traditional self-portrait and then plan how they will incorporate surreal and symbolic elements into the composition.
Surreal Elements:
- Encourage students to brainstorm surreal elements and symbolism that represent their inner world. These could include dreamlike landscapes, metamorphoses, distorted proportions, and unexpected combinations of objects.
Adding Details:
- Once the surreal elements are planned, students can proceed to add intricate details to their self-portraits. Emphasize the importance of precision and fine lines to create a visually compelling image.
Color and Media (Optional):
- If students wish to use color, they can apply colored pencils, markers, or paints to their self-portraits. Color can add depth and evoke different emotions.
Collage (Optional):
- For an added layer of surrealism, students can incorporate collage elements. They can cut out images from magazines, old photographs, or printed materials and integrate them into the self-portrait to create juxtapositions and unusual connections.
Presentation and Discussion:
- Have each student present their surreal self-portrait to the class. They should explain the symbolic elements, surreal components, and the emotions or thoughts they aimed to convey.
Reflection and Critique:
- Conclude the project with a reflection session where students can discuss what they've learned about surrealism, self-expression, and artistic symbolism. Encourage peer critique and feedback.