Magical RealismMagical Realism

Combining Fantasy and Combining Fantasy and RealityReality

Definition:Definition:• A type of fiction or art

form in which elements of the fantastic are woven into the “real world” in a straightforward manner

• Reflects the combining of two different cultures: the scientific, logical 1st World view and the “superstitious” 3rd World view

• Look at the following paintings by Salvador Dali and identify elements of the real and the dreamlike or supernatural

Magical Realism in FilmMagical Realism in Film

• Take a look at these film clips from the director M. Night Shyamalan for evidence of magical realism in film

• Now you are ready to work on creating your own picture in the magical realistic style