Surrealism - Dali

For my Grade 11s ....

Let's think about the intentions of some of the Surrealists and their followers.

Dali - 1937
Metamorphosis of Narcissus - link

1. Look at the art work shown here - record the artist, the work title and the date.
2. What/who influenced THIS work? What was the context - what was going on at the time?
3. What do you think the artist's intention could have been? Open the link on a new tab to research this - but you must THINK about this.
4. Discuss Dali's technical skills and their impact on 'reality'.

I found the Tate's site to be very valuable.
Tate link

Dali's poem ....

“When that head splits

When that head bursts

When the head shatters in pieces

It will be the flower,

The new Narcissus,

Gala,

My narcissus.”


A link for the Dali fans ......

And a link to the Tate - Poetry and Dream
.... good for your own practical work.

A whole website on surrealism ....www.surrealists.co.uk