Surrealism

Surrealism

8S/8CH

Lesson 1Objectives:1. To explore the work of artist John

Kenn and produce two artist analysis of his images.

2. To produce work on post it notes inspired by Kenn and surrealism.

All students will produce a group artist analysis using the worksheet and present with the group to the class.

Most students will produce an individual artist research in their sketchbooks using the resources provided.

Some students will begin creating their own 6 post it note images inspired by Kenn and the surrealist images from the handouts.

Lesson 1• Post it note Art:

Born in Denmark 1978. John Kenn writes and directs television shows for kids. But has recently become famous for his drawings of monsters on post-it notes... “it is a little window into a different world, made on office supplies”.

Lesson 1Analysing an artists work.....

Task1:In groups of 4 look at the image on the sugar paper and answer work together to answer the questions on the artist analysis sheet on your table. Be prepared to present your answers to the class.

Task2:Using the sheet and the example on the board analyse the new image individually into your sketchbook using the layout recommended.

Lesson 1

• Post it note Art Task3:Create 6 post it note pieces of art using inspiration from the handouts. Only use biro.

Homework: Complete 6 post it note drawings

Lesson 2• Matchbox Art

Task1:Using inspiration from the images on the handouts create a surrealist painting on the top of your matchbox.Task2:Create a concertina booklet that fits inside your matchbox and has 5 sides.Task3:Create a small surrealist image on each side of your concertina

Lesson 3

• Alice In Wonderland Task1:

Complete matchbox art concertina from last lesson.

Task2:

Read the extract from ‘Alice In Wonderland’.

Task3:

Create a 5 page concertina to show a step by step story board of the scene of a part of the extract.

Homework: Complete concertina

Lesson 4

• Mad Hatters tea party – Shoe Box ConcertinaTask:Pick a seat at the tea party and draw the objects in front of you to fill 2 of the squares on your concertina. Use a variety of materials and make the drawings as interesting and detailed as you can .

Lesson 5 & 6Lesson 5 & 6SURREALISM COLLAGESURREALISM COLLAGE

Eduardo Recife

JOHN STEZAKER:

EDUARDO RECIFE:Eduardo Recife is an artist, illustrator, graphic designer, and typographer from Brazil. He is creator of Misprinted Type, a website featuring his personal works, collages, drawings, and typefaces