3. Surrealism started in the 1920s. Paintings focus on things found in the imagination or fantasy . You might find every day objects, but they aren’t doing every day things. Artists sometimes find inspiration for their images in their dreams . The Son of Man by Rene Magritte Surrealism
4. Belgian artist, Rene Magritte made a famous painting called Les Amantes (The Lovers). He found inspiration for his work in his life. Time Transfixed by Rene Magritte Surrealism
7. Spanish artist, Salvador Dali , is the name that first comes to mind for many people when they think of Surrealism . His moustache is as famous as his art. Surrealism
8. Even if you have never heard of Surrealism , you may have seen Dali ’s work. The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dali Surrealism
11. a Frida Kahlo, a Mexican painter, often painted herself in a surreal world. Surrealism
12. a So now you know about Surreali sm . Do you think you can try to make a surrealistic painting? 1. Think about an object. 2. Imagine the object doing something unusual. 3. Sketch your ideas. 4. Paint your picture Surrealism