Surrealism

= Deconstruction =

How do artists manipulate the real world to create abstract art?
Learning materials http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WKIBbVaxjc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1uidw12KiQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b4Q8EARpRM

Having learnt the background of Surrealism, you are required to take **TWO** surreal photos in daily life. Be imaginative and original of the images you have taken and created. Please comment and evaluate the work quality you have made. Subject vocabulary is expected to use throughout the analysis.
 * Home Task One **

Do consider the following elements when composing the work.

1) Contrast: Scale, Color, Shape, etc. 2) Floating 3) Dislocation 4) Transformation 5) Transparency 6) Juxtaposition


 * Due Date: 10th September, 2012**

You are required to select ONE of the following Surrealist artists and TWO artworks for critical investigation. Please use art criticism procedure of **DESCRIPTION, ANALYSIS, INTERPRETATION** and **COMMENT** for examination. Please acknowledge sources properly on Developmental Workbook.
 * Home Task Two (Contextual Studies of Surrealists and their work) **



1. Yves Tanguy 2. Hans Arp 3. Marc Chagall 4. Man Ray 5. Oscar Dominguez 6. Max Ernst 7. Frida Kahlo


 * Due Date: 23rd September, 2012**

Based on the surreal storyline you have created, you need to create a surreal imagery in your developmental workbook. Any media and styles are welcomed. Besides, you need to write a commentary to tell about the work quality and suggestions for the areas of improvement in DW.
 * Home Task Three (Exquisite Corpse & Surreal Experiment) **


 * Due date: 27th September, 2012**

You are required to create a thematic surreal drawing based on the selected photo imagery. For details please refer to the attached PowerPoint and VA Exam brief.
 * Thematic Surreal Drawing **


 * Due date: Week of October 15**