Literature/Discussion 14
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THEEYEOFTHESURREALIST.pptxTHE EYE OF THE SURREALIST
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What is Surrealism??
André Breton defined Surrealism as "psychic automatism in its pure state, by which one proposes to express - verbally, by means of the written word, or in any other manner - the actual functioning of thought.” (The Art Story)
Surrealism defies logic.
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Types of Surrealism Artwork
| Paintings |
| There were 2 styles of surrealist paintings: Hyper-realistic style where objects are shown is clear details and with three-dimensional illusions. Automatism where unusual and outlandish imagery created collages doodling and grattage. |
| Objects and Sculptures |
| The goal is to displace the object; remove it from its expected context, then it could be seen without cultural context. |
| Photography |
| Occupied a central role in surrealism Artists used double exposure, combination printing, montages and solarization. |
| Film |
| Surrealism was the first artistic movement to use cinema because it offered more chances to make bizarre and unreal imagery. |
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Who was involved
It all officially started in 1924 with André Bretons manifesto
However it was inspired as early as 1917 by Giorgio de Chircio’s paintings
When he abandoned the style Max Ernst took it over with his collage work that fueled Breton’s creativity in the Surrealist Movement
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Surrealism in America
Many women reinvented surrealism in the United States
Ex. Kay Sage, Dorothea Tanning and Louise Bourgeois
Many Americans ignored the European styles and instead opted to blend surrealist techniques and content with other art styles to create hybrids
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Similar to Surrealism
Abstract Expressionism was formed because of the blending of surrealists and American Artists
“Surrealism is regarded as single most important influence on the sudden growth in American arts after World War II” (Anirudh)
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Works Cited
“Surrealism Movement, Artists and Major Works.” The Art Story, www.theartstory.org/movement-surrealism.htm.
History.com Staff. “Surrealism History.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2017, www.history.com/topics/surrealism-history.
Craven, Jackie. “These Artists Thrived on Dreams - Discover Their Surreal World.” ThoughtCo, ThoughtCo, www.thoughtco.com/what-is-surrealism-183312.
“Surrealism in America During the 1930s and 1940s: Selections from the Penny and Elton Yasuna Collection.” Currents of Change: Art and Life along the Mississippi River, 1850-1861, tfaoi.com/aa/3aa/3aa618.htm.
Anirudh. “Surrealism | 10 Interesting Facts About The Art Movement.” Learnodo Newtonic, 8 Nov. 2017, learnodo-newtonic.com/surrealism-facts.
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