Surreal Perspectives

Rulers really do make all the difference.  4th graders discovered this when drawing in 1 point perspective to show depth. Though, drawing to give the illusion of space wasn’t the only thing we did.  We discovered the fantastical world of Surrealism, where visual artists and authors use juxtaposing objects or ideas.  Why? Well, to cause the viewer to ask, “why.”  When viewing Surrealism, people often create a story that is inspired by personal experiences and feelings to make sense of what they see. Look at 4th grades’ surreal perspective drawings; try it … you’ll see.

 



The artist Rene Magritte is a well known Surrealist.  This painting and others inspired our ideas.

 

1 Point Perspective Museums

After asking ourselves different ways to show depth on a flat surface, we drew an interior to a room using perspective techniques.  .... but this was not just any room....

It was to be a museum and the theme was up to each of us.  As an art curator, we were going to organize an art show.  We brainstormed ideas - from sports, to candy, to flowers, and puppies and even more abstract and open ideas such as "things that make me happy" the list just does not end. 

In the end, 4th graders blew me away.  GREAT JOB!