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WorksheetsSurrealism
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
Surrealism explores...
the unknown
the abstract
the unconscious mind
the rights and wrongs we do
Putting two or more objects side by side that don't normally belong together
Transformation
Dislocation
Juxtaposition
Scale
Changing the size of something to create a new meaning
Scale
Juxtaposition
Dislocation
Transformation
What is Surrealism?
Art that looks real
Art that uses dreamlike or bizarre situations that are meant to shock or surprise the viewer
Art that explores how light reflects off of objects
Art that shows one image from several viewpoints
Which of the following is a surrealist artwork?
This famous surreal piece is called...
"The Persistence of Memory" by Salvador Dali
"The Persistence of Time by" by Salvador Dali
"The Persistence of Aging" by Salvador Dali
"The Memory of You" by Salvador Dali
Which of the following is NOT a surreal piece by Salvador Dali?
Who is considered the founder of the Surrealist movement?
Salvador Dali
Andre Breton
Joan Miro
Yves Tanguy
Marcel Duchamp
Which Artist created this artwork?
Rene Magritte
Salvador dali
Auguste Renoir
Andy Warhol
Salvador Dali was born in 1904 in Figueres, Spain which is near the seaside town of Cadaques. Surrounded by this landscape as he was growing up, Dali often included in his future artworks ...
the unusual rock formations that he saw as a boy.
the hotel his family used to stay in.
people swimming at the beach.
clocks that tell the time.
Which is the following is an example of juxtaposition?
Knife and fork
Lobster and telephone
Television and remote control
Burger and fries
Fill in the blank - Reversal of Natural (a)
What was Magritte's first name?
Roger
Phillipe
Salvador
Rene
What is it called when one object transforms into something else?
Metamorphosis
Osmosis
Chemical reaction
Juxtaposition
What is the subject matter in this work by Salvador Dali?
Red, orange and black
Sculpture
Juxtaposition
Lobster and telephone
Which of these artists is not considered a Surrealist?
Frida Kahlo
Pablo Picasso
Rene Magritte
Andre Breton
What is the title of this work by Rene Magritte?
Golconda
Raining Men
Son of Man
I believe I can fly
In which decade did Surrealism begin?
1960
1880
1900
1920
True or False - Dali designed a lollipop logo
True
False
Why did the surrealists put strange and unlikely objects together to make their sculptures?
Because they were bored
Because they couldn't afford traditional art materials like clay or marble
Because they wanted to confuse people
Because they wanted to spark people's imagination
