Surrealism is a form of art which focuses not on the realism of the art piece, but on what it makes the viewer feel and think when they see it. During the live session, we saw a couple surrealism paintings to try and figure out what they meant. One of my favorite surrealism paintings was from Salvador Dali, and it was a landscape abstract landmarks and melting clocks

Art

• Learned about surrealism as a form of art
• Explored how surrealism focuses on evoking emotions and thoughts
• Examined Salvador Dali's painting featuring abstract landmarks and melting clocks

English Language Arts

• Interpreted the meaning behind surrealism paintings
• Explored the use of symbolism in surrealism art
• Engaged in critical thinking and analysis of art

Continued development could involve experimenting with creating their own surrealism art pieces, using various mediums and objects to evoke emotions and thoughts in viewers. They can also practice writing descriptive essays or poetry inspired by surrealism paintings, focusing on capturing the feelings and ideas they evoke.

Book Recommendations

• The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dali: A collection of Dali's paintings, including the renowned melting clocks, providing insights into his surrealistic style and the symbolism behind his works.
• Surrealism: The Road to the Absolute by Anna Balakian: An exploration of the origins, development, and key figures of the Surrealist movement, offering a deeper understanding of the artistic and philosophical concepts behind surrealism.
• The Secret Life of Salvador Dali by Salvador Dali: Dali's autobiography, where he shares his thoughts, experiences, and inspirations behind his surrealistic artwork, providing a personal insight into his creative process.