Art and Chance: Exploring Surrealism

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How did Jean Arp use chance to create artworks?

By using a computer program to generate random shapes

By asking his friends for suggestions

By dropping a piece of cord to see what shapes and lines it would form (correct)

By randomly selecting colors

What is a 'chance event' in the context of art making?

An unpredictable outcome (correct)

A failure in the creative process

A collaboration with another artist

A planned and deliberate action

How did the Surrealists use chance in their art making?

To create realistic representations of everyday life

To imitate the styles of other artists

To create a series of predictable and controlled outcomes

To tap into their subconscious minds and explore the unknown (correct)

What is the main criterion for assessing student work in this unit?

Criterion A: Investigating Chance and Surrealism in Art Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to develop compositions from string arrangements?

By turning them into prints and adding additional shapes and textures Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible benefit of using chance in art making?

It can stimulate creativity and new ideas Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea behind the concept of chance in art making?

To explore the unknown and unpredictable Signup and view all the answers

What is the related concept to creativity in art making?

Innovation and Expression Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using chance in art?

To challenge traditional art forms and inspire creativity Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the art movement that relied on chance?

Surrealism Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of creating an automatic poem?

Closing your eyes, writing a word, and then mixing it with other words Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the artist who created 'Blind Drawing'?

William Anastasi Signup and view all the answers

What is the emotional response to an artwork created using chance?

It creates a sense of uncertainty and surprise Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of 'cut ups' used by David Bowie?

A technique of writing lyrics by randomly rearranging words Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of creating art without conscious intention?

Automatism Signup and view all the answers

What is the inquiry statement about chance?

Chance can inspire people to be more creative and innovative in expressing themselves and making things. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chance in Art

Artists have used chance to guide their creative decisions, including choosing colors, allowing gravity to determine material placement, and relying on chance to determine artwork installation and interpretation.

Surrealism

Surrealism is an art movement that utilized chance in their creative process.
Surrealists used chance to provide a series of unexpected events that inspired new ideas and artworks.

Key Artists

William Anastasi (b. 1933) created "Blind Drawing" (1993), a graphite on paper artwork that demonstrates the use of chance in art.
Jean Arp experimented with gravity and chance to create artworks using different materials, such as dropping cord to create shapes and lines.

Techniques and Processes

Automatic poetry: a technique where individuals write down the first image or word that comes to mind, then combines and reorganizes them with others to create a poem.
Cut-ups: a technique used by David Bowie to create lyrics, where he would cut up and reorganize words to create new meanings.
Blind drawing: a technique where the artist creates an artwork without looking at the paper, relying on chance to guide their movements.

Inquiry and Assessment

Inquiry statement: Chance can inspire people to be more creative and innovative in expressing themselves and making things.
Key concepts: creativity, innovation, expression
Criterion A: Investigating chance and surrealism in art
Criterion B: Developing ideas and an artistic intention

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Explore how artists have used chance to guide their creative decisions, from color choices to installation, and learn about the role of chance in the Surrealist movement. Key artists like William Anastasi are featured.