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Surrealism Art Project

Surrealism Art Project – Surrealist Eye is a creative and engaging lesson that helps students explore surrealist ideas through imaginative drawing.

Learning Objectives
Students will:

  • Understand key ideas and themes within surrealism
  • Analyse the work of René Magritte and Salvador Dalí
  • Develop observational drawing skills by learning how to draw a realistic eye
  • Generate original ideas using a mind map
  • Create a detailed surrealist artwork that combines realism with imagination

Included in this download:

  • A 14-page PowerPoint (Pictured above).
  • The same presentation available as a Google Slides view-only link for quick, browser-based use (perfect for Chromebooks).
  • A three-page written unit of work that includes the stages students go through, homework ideas, questions to ask after the video and extension activity.
  • An assessment rubric.

The Detail
This project guides students through the fascinating world of surrealism, encouraging them to think creatively and produce highly original work. Students begin by exploring the work of Magritte and Dalí, gaining insight into how artists combine realistic imagery with unexpected, dreamlike elements.

They then learn how to draw a realistic eye, building confidence in proportion, tone, and detail. From there, the focus shifts to idea development. Using a structured mind map, students are supported in generating their own imaginative concepts—moving away from copying and towards genuinely personal responses.

The final outcome is a surrealist eye drawing, where the eye is combined with something unusual or unexpected. This approach results in a wide range of outcomes and works particularly well in mixed-ability classrooms, as all students can access the task while still being challenged to think independently.

Timing Guidance
This lesson can be delivered in approximately 10 × 50–60 minute lessons, or less if some tasks are completed for homework.

Materials Required
Paper or sketchbooks, pencils (HB–4B), erasers, sharpeners, and optional blending tools such as tissue or blending stumps. The presentations includes links to an online video by the Dali Museum and a link to an optional ‘Drawing an Eye’ video on Youtube.

There are other Surrealism art lessons and resources on The Arty Teacher website which you might find helpful.

The Arty Teacher

Sarah Crowther is The Arty Teacher. She is a high school art teacher in the North West of England. She strives to share her enthusiasm for art by providing art teachers around the globe with high-quality resources and by sharing her expertise through this blog.

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