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Surrealism

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Surrealism explores...

a)

the unknown

b)

the abstract

c)

the unconscious mind

d)

the rights and wrongs we do

2.

Putting two or more objects side by side that don't normally belong together

a)

Transformation

b)

Dislocation

c)

Juxtaposition

d)

Scale

3.

Changing the size of something to create a new meaning

a)

Scale

b)

Juxtaposition

c)

Dislocation

d)

Transformation

4.

What is Surrealism?

a)

Art that looks real

b)

Art that uses dreamlike or bizarre situations that are meant to shock or surprise the viewer

c)

Art that explores how light reflects off of objects

d)

Art that shows one image from several viewpoints

5.

Which of the following is a surrealist artwork?

a)
b)
c)
d)
6.

Which is the following is an example of juxtaposition?

a)

Knife and fork

b)

Lobster and telephone

c)

Television and remote control

d)

Burger and fries

7.

Why did the surrealists put strange and unlikely objects together to make their sculptures?

a)

Because they were bored

b)

Because they couldn't afford traditional art materials like clay or marble

c)

Because they wanted to confuse people

d)

Because they wanted to spark people's imagination

8.

Why did the artist choose these images?

a)

To show the effects of deforestation

b)

To show a giant axe

c)

To make the viewer think

d)

To show how you can cut down trees

9.

What do you think Salvador Dali is trying to say here?

a)

Time waits for no one

b)

I have no idea!

c)

Global warming is real

d)

Do things at your own pace

10.

Surrealism aim was to.......

a)

Reject a rational view on life and embrace the beauty of the unconventional?

b)

Show a real image of a subject?

c)

An artists impression of a subject?

d)

A movement influenced by the change in film and music?

11.

Dreams influenced surrealistic art.

a)

False

b)

True

12.

The definition of (a)   as a technique in surrealism is: Objects appearing to float or defy gravity.

13.

The definition of (a)   as a technique in surrealism is: Taking an object out of its normal environment and placing it somewhere unexpected.

14.

The definition of (a)   as a technique in surrealism is: an object changing its shape, appearance or physical properties.

15.

Which of the surrealism techniques we covered is shown clearly in this painting, Castle of the Pyrenees by Magritte?

a)

Juxtaposition

b)

Levitation

c)

Transparency

d)

Scale