Narrative ArtObjective: You will define and identify

narrative art in order to interpret your surrealist artwork.

Drill:1. What does narrative mean? A

narrative is…2. What does genre mean?3. List at least 5 genres/ cultures

that use art to create a narrative:4. List Examples of narrative art:

Today you are going to write a story, poem, or song inspired by your Surreal Artwork.

A Genre is…• * Please write this. It will be on your

final exam!*

• Dictionary- a style of painting in which everyday subjects are treated realistically.

• Genre is an art style… like surrealism, impressionism, modern art, expressionism

***Final exam- style of art that shows scenes of everyday life

A narrative is…

• Final exam –

A narrative is… art that tells a story.

• Dictionary- the art or practice of narrating (telling stories).

Cave Paintings- Petroglyphs

What is this?

What is the subject (objects/ images)?Story?

Who made it?

Last Supper- Leonardo Da Vinci

What is this?What is the subject (objects/ images)?Story?Who made it?

Tomb paintings- Hieroglyphics

• What is this?

• What is the subject (objects/ images)?

• Story?

• Who made it?

Chinese Scrolls

• What is this?• What is the subject (objects/ images)?• Who made it?

Stained Glass

• What is this?

• What is the subject (objects/ images)?

• Who made it?

Children’s stories

Comics without words

SymbolsShell- rebirthArch- goal, dreams, my

vision of futureFlowers in tree- My

familyHead with eyes open-

awakeningGrasshopper- leaping

forwardSpider’s web- create

your own life

Birth of Venus’ IdealsBIRTH OF VENUS’ IDEALSVenus, the idealist, is dreaming.She knows the world could be better.She has the ability to help others be happier and more

creative.She transforms into Slender Grasshopper, facing the arch.Stairs intimidate because they take effort, they take time.Grasshopper is patient and waits.The challenges that lie ahead are simply steps toward the

goal, lessons for greater living.

One large hop toward the archway. Friends aid in the blossoming of the idea.The dream will manifest.Wait once more, sitting closer to the arch.Enlightenment is ahead.Change will bring harmony.Grasshopper hears spider whisper,

“It’s your web, weave what you like.”… and grasshopper leaps through the arch.Venus awakens…

Skies blush to violet hues.The world is reborn…

Like venus from her shell.

In the door.

Today: Write your narrative.1. Take time to write your

interpretation of your artwork.

2. What is your artwork saying?

3. What story could be told if you were in the picture?

4. What does it mean?5. How can you tie your

symbolism into sentences?

6. Be poetic ~ write a fancy poem

REQUIREMENTS:

MINIMUM OF5 SENTENCESOR 10 LINESIN A POEM.

BE CREATIVE!

Today’s goal:

1. Write meaning for each object.

2. Write a story or poem to narrate your surreal artwork.

3. When you are finished writing your story, you can continue to build, paint, and create your sculptural surreal artwork.