What is SURREALISM in photography?

Surrealistic Artists Research: Due Wednesday November 19 2014

Part #1-For your surrealistic photomontage project you are going to need to choose 2 surrealistic artists to review. Write a brief biography (one paragraph minimum) on each of your artists. ONE must be a painter, sculptor, etc. and ONE must be a photographer, however, both need to be SURREALISTS.

Part #2 Describe their work by including the art critique method we used in class. Include the pictures of each of the art work that you choose.

Artist Review                                  

Artist’s Name  ___________________________________

Title of Artwork ______  Date of Work ______________

Description: The Facts Identify everything in the art work: (Objects, Lines, Shapes, Textures, Values)

Analysis:The Design Determine how the artwork is organized or composed. (Balance, Lights/Darks, Focal Point, Rhythm, use of Layers, Color enhancements, special effects)

Interpretation:The Meaning Explain what you think the artwork means or what the artist is trying to communicate:

Judgment:Make a personal decision about the artworks degree of success and an example of why you feel the way you do.

Part #3 -Compare and contrast each of the artists in terms of subject matter, techniques, style, or life background.

Please see Surrealistic Photo Montage Project in your MAJOR assignments folder, for an example of what this POST should look like when complete.

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