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Surrealism

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

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1.

Surrealism is...

a)

artwork that depicts dream-like scenes and, or situations that would be bizarre or impossible in real life.

b)

artwork that shows realistic paitnings and sculptures of people and places.

c)

artwork that depicts nature in a way that is realistic.

2.

Why was it called surrealism?

a)

Because the surrealists LOVED a bowl of 'surreal' for breakfast.

b)

Because the surrealists said 'Hah! Surreal!' every time they saw something weird.

c)

Because the surrealists were interested in ideas and images that were above or beyond real.

3.

Surrealism explores...

a)

the unknown

b)

the abstract

c)

the unconscious mind

d)

the rights and wrongs we do

4.

Another word for surreal is

a)

real

b)

odd

c)

non-exciting

d)

rational

5.

One of the characteristics of surrealism was:

a)

to explore reality as it was back in that time.

b)

to explore the uncunscious mind

c)

to find answers in dreams

d)

To make people live in a nightmare

6.

Which of the following is considered "surrealism"?

a)
b)
7.

Which of the follwoing is considered "Surrealism"?

a)
b)
8.

How does this artwork fit the surrealist genre?

a)

Tuba elephants are extinct

b)

It can't occur in reality

c)

It has big elephants

d)

Animals aren't huge music fans

9.

Putting 2 or more objects side by side that don't normally belong together

a)

Transformation

b)

Dislocation

c)

Juxtaposition

d)

Scale

10.

the artistic strategy of _________________ is where objects are placed in unusual surroundings.

a)

dislocation

b)

transformation

c)

Lobster Phone

11.

'Automatism' is a surrealist technique. What does it mean?

a)

Painting or drawing in a moving car

b)

Drawing with a bionic biro

c)

Drawing or painting without consciously thinking about what you are making

12.

The Surrealism movement included artists, poets, and writers.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Surrealistic artists, like Frida Kahlo, were influenced by what technique?

a)

Automatism

b)

Collage

c)

Exquisite Corpse

d)

Symbolism