7th Grade Surrealism and Perspective

During this rotation we studied Surrealism and how correct perspective is important when

  trying to create a dream-like quality.  The painting of The Elephants, by Salvador Dali

 is a great example of creating a vast space by making some elements smaller when they are further away-correct perspective.  You might recognize this painting from the drawing classroom. I really love the way Salvador Dali has floating structures on top of the elephants that have super stretched out legs!  He also makes this seem very realistic (although it isn’t) by showing a light source. Your final project is to create a drawing/mixed-media or any materials you choose (including digital drawing) that includes 3 animals/objects drawn 3 different sizes to show depth/perspective,

include an environment and something surreal.

Link to Final Reflection

Link to Intro Video

Salvador Dali, 1948  "The Elephants"

Photo showing perspective in action.

Thumbnail Sketches to show you steps:

Draw an animal or object in the foreground (largest) Just like the Giraffe photograph have this element of the drawing go off the page 

Add another version of the same animal/object that is smaller (middle-ground)

Add a third animal/object that is even smaller (close to background)

Add something that is makes the drawing seem surreal (something that is the wrong proportion or size, warped, floating, out of place)

Add an environment (hills, water, roads, houses and/or light sources)

Final thumbnail sketch. I plan t add shadows and color.