Surrealistic Photomontage Theme

Assignments for Tuesday October 13

1. Bring an image to scan from a magazine or an image from the web of a location and a image of yourself for the I'd rather be... assignment.  We will post these on your blog for Thursday October 15.

2. You will need to decide on a theme for your photomontage project. I would like you to write a paragraph based on a theme idea that you have. Some examples of themes could be a memory, dream, social issue, self portrait, and or traveling.

Describe the types of images that you are thinking of using and how you are going to manipulate them to support your theme. Bring in 3 original images, one scanned image and one image from a website. Your photomontage is due 10/22.

Surrealistic Artists

Surrealistic Artists
Part #1-For your surrealistic photomontage project you are going to need to choose a 2 surrealistic artists to review. Write a brief biography (one paragraph minimum) on  each of your artists. (5 points)

Part #2 Describe their work by including the art review that we used in class. Include the pictures of each of the art work that you choose. (20 points)

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.(5 points)