History of Surrealism: Art Article and Student Worksheet - Print & Digital

I have always struggled to find art history articles written in kid-friendly language, which is what prompted me to create this product. This product includes a 1000-word article written in language that is ideal for grades 7-10, student worksheet/Google activity, and answer key.

Teach this lesson in-person or remotely by sharing the included Google Activity

The 3 page article briefly explains the history of Surrealism, addressing connections to WW1, connections to Psychology, Automatists vs Veristics, etc. This article does not give unnecessary information (as this subject can often get heavy and confusing), and really just gives students what they need to know in order to understand the movement. Once this information is given, the article goes into an in-depth analysis of the visual characteristics of Surrealism in a clear and concise way. After reading, students will be able to explain and identify 5 of the most common themes in Surrealism: Juxtaposition, scale, metamorphosis, repetition, and impossible actions.

The accompanying student worksheet asks 8 factual questions about the article, 1 analytical question where students have to explain why an image is Surrealism, and 1 application question where students have to use one Surrealist theme in order to create an illustration, and then to explain it.

If teaching remotely, this product includes a link to a sharable Google activity where students answer the same questions, but in a digital format.

After reading and completing the worksheet students will be able to:

- Explain the history of Surrealism

- Make connections between Surrealism and other sciences

- Articulate the different schools of Surrealism

- Identify Surrealism artists

- Identify major themes in Surrealism

- Analyze Surrealistic artworks

- Apply Surrealism themes in their own artwork

LESSON INCLUDES:

• 1000-word (3 page) article with images .pdf & .doc
• 10 question (2 page) student worksheet .pdf & .doc
• Answer key pdf
• Teaching Guide
• Link to Google activity for remote learning
• Remote learning instructions

***Want to save paper? The article is also included as a 2 page article without images, but with images on a separate ppt for display.***

-----------------------------------

Save your sanity with these behavior management products:

• Behavior Book - MS and HS Behavior Management Binder

• Clean Up Cards - The secret to a clean art room

• Guess What - Behavior Management System

Reinforce your expectations on the first day of school with a clear syllabus, policies and procedures posters, ice breakers, and more. Check it all out here: FIRST DAY ACTIVITIES

☞Check out these other art-related products from TheColorThief:

Art Sub BUNDLE - everything you need!

Clean Up Cards

Perspective Practice: Drawing a Bedroom

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

TERMS OF USE

Products May Be:

✔ Used in only your classroom

✔ Published on your secured school website which requires a log-in to view

✔ Used on printed materials in your classroom

✔ Referred to or linked to on your blog or website, while crediting ©TheColorThief_TPT

Products May No Be:

✖ Shared with others (unless other licenses are purchased)

✖ Published on a school website that does not require a log-in to view

✖ Printed on commercial materials

✖ Published on your website or blog where others can view or use them