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About surrealismThe Surrealist artists sought to channel the unconscious thoughts as a means to unlock the power of the imagination. They did not place value on rationalism and literary realism.
The work of Sigmund Freud was profoundly influential for Surrealists, particularly his book,The Interpretation of Dreams (1899). Freud legitimized the importance of dreams and the unconscious mind; his exposure of the complex and repressed inner worlds of human desires are the basis for much of Surrealism. One style if Surrealist painting is a hyper-realistic style in which objects were depicted in crisp detail but then juxtaposed by irrational content emphasizing the dream-like quality of the art. Such artist that used this style were. Dalí, Tanguy, and Magritte is painted in . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPD6okhfGzs After reading the passage above click on the link below and answer the questions in your do now portfolio About the AssignmentSome beleive that the "Eyes" are the Windows to the soul". Symbolism is the use of things or images to signify ideas and qualities by giving them meanings that are different from their literal sense. For example while eyes are actually an organ for sight we now that they can be symbols for deeper meaning or peoples inner desire. ie their souls. Surrealism fits into this symbolic notion perfectly. Surrealists were sought to give symbolic meaning and concepts to everything. Take MagritesThe False Mirror For Example.
Like many works by René Magritte, The False Mirror defies normal insights of the viewer. It was completed in 1928. It is one of many pieces that were created in between World War I and World War II as artists attempted to come to terms with the horrible conditions that these conflicts caused. Many of Mr. Magrittes counterparts such as Max Ernst, Man Ray and Salvidor Dali created similar renderings incorporating the human eye. It is currently shown at New York’s Museum of Modern Art. Meaning The use of this particular body part is telling in that it seems to be challenging the viewer to question whether what they are seeing corresponds with what they think they know. Magritte surprises us immediately by removing the eyes’ pupil from its usual location and positioning it in the center of the sky. It is surrounded by what appears to be a normal optic opening, although not necessarily of human flesh. The painting is for the most part symmetrical in both its vertical and horizontal lines. There is also symmetry of color with the black pupil drawing your attention Like magrite we will be taking a facial feature that we can then play with the symbolic meaning to create a conceptional statement about one of the 7 deadly sins or virtues. |
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Overview of guidelines of good/ evil
Most commonly known are The Seven Deadly Sins are those transgressions which are fatal to moral progress The seven deadly sins correspond to the seven levels of Dante’s Mt. Purgatory in the Divine Comedy: Pride, envy, anger, sloth, gluttony, avarice, and lust. These common sins are patterns of dysfunction within us that lead to unhappiness.
While the n7 deadly sins are most well known of these guidelines to good/ evil, but did you know that they can be traced back to Aristotle and his theories of philosophy. Aristotle conceived of ethical theory as a field distinct from the theoretical sciences. He theorizes that we ( people) need, in order to live well, is a proper appreciation of the way in which such goods as friendship, pleasure, virtue, honor and wealth fit together as a whole .He gives high regards to e ethical virtues (justice, courage, temperance and so on) as complex, rational, emotional and social skills which are important ones overall well being. He compacted his studies in two ethical treatises: the Nicomachean Ethics and the Eudemian Ethics. These two works cover more or less the same ground: they begin with a discussion of eudaimonia (“happiness”, “flourishing”), and turn to an examination of the nature of aretê (“virtue”, “excellence”) and the character traits that human beings need in order to live life at its best.
What are Aristotle's Vice and Virtues?
Although we can, we shouldn’t just understand “virtue” as some floating metaphysical form. Instead, virtue should be understood as any positive sentiment that leads to the happiness of ourselves and others (the “good” qualities a person can possess so to speak).Likewise, “vice” is simply the absence of virtue, that which does not lead to happiness (that which we generally consider “bad” qualities).
Here is the anatomy of vice and virtue (which can essentially be gleaned from the Greeks):
There are different orders of virtues (some higher, some lower) that apply to different areas of life.
For each virtue, there is generally two vices (one of excess and one of deficiency). We can use this truism to create tables like we do below.
Other Cultures laws or guidelines of good/ evil
In Buddhism there are the 5 positions or Kleshas. These are specific negative mental patterns that obscure our true nature. The kleshas are considered the cause of suffering in yogic and Buddhist philosophy and are to be actively overcome. The five Kleshas are Avidya (ignorance), Asmita (egoism or I-am-ness), Raga (attachment), Dvesha (repulsion and aversion), and Abhinivesha (fear of death and the will to live).
In Sikhism, the Five Thieves. they aare the five major wThey are the fiveuman personality at variance with its spiritual essence, and are known as "thieves" because they steal a person's inherent common sense. These five thieves are kaam (lust), krodh (wrath), lobh (greed), moh (attachment) and ahankar (ego or excessive pride)
In Hindu theology, Arishadvarga or Shadripu/Shada Ripu are the six enemies of the mind, which are: kama (desire), krodha (anger), lobha (greed), Mada (arrogance), moha (delusion), and matsarya (jealousy); the negative characteristics of which prevent man from attaining moksha.(moksha is a central concept[5] and the utmost aim of human life; the other three aims)
Most commonly known are The Seven Deadly Sins are those transgressions which are fatal to moral progress The seven deadly sins correspond to the seven levels of Dante’s Mt. Purgatory in the Divine Comedy: Pride, envy, anger, sloth, gluttony, avarice, and lust. These common sins are patterns of dysfunction within us that lead to unhappiness.
While the n7 deadly sins are most well known of these guidelines to good/ evil, but did you know that they can be traced back to Aristotle and his theories of philosophy. Aristotle conceived of ethical theory as a field distinct from the theoretical sciences. He theorizes that we ( people) need, in order to live well, is a proper appreciation of the way in which such goods as friendship, pleasure, virtue, honor and wealth fit together as a whole .He gives high regards to e ethical virtues (justice, courage, temperance and so on) as complex, rational, emotional and social skills which are important ones overall well being. He compacted his studies in two ethical treatises: the Nicomachean Ethics and the Eudemian Ethics. These two works cover more or less the same ground: they begin with a discussion of eudaimonia (“happiness”, “flourishing”), and turn to an examination of the nature of aretê (“virtue”, “excellence”) and the character traits that human beings need in order to live life at its best.
What are Aristotle's Vice and Virtues?
Although we can, we shouldn’t just understand “virtue” as some floating metaphysical form. Instead, virtue should be understood as any positive sentiment that leads to the happiness of ourselves and others (the “good” qualities a person can possess so to speak).Likewise, “vice” is simply the absence of virtue, that which does not lead to happiness (that which we generally consider “bad” qualities).
Here is the anatomy of vice and virtue (which can essentially be gleaned from the Greeks):
There are different orders of virtues (some higher, some lower) that apply to different areas of life.
For each virtue, there is generally two vices (one of excess and one of deficiency). We can use this truism to create tables like we do below.
Other Cultures laws or guidelines of good/ evil
In Buddhism there are the 5 positions or Kleshas. These are specific negative mental patterns that obscure our true nature. The kleshas are considered the cause of suffering in yogic and Buddhist philosophy and are to be actively overcome. The five Kleshas are Avidya (ignorance), Asmita (egoism or I-am-ness), Raga (attachment), Dvesha (repulsion and aversion), and Abhinivesha (fear of death and the will to live).
In Sikhism, the Five Thieves. they aare the five major wThey are the fiveuman personality at variance with its spiritual essence, and are known as "thieves" because they steal a person's inherent common sense. These five thieves are kaam (lust), krodh (wrath), lobh (greed), moh (attachment) and ahankar (ego or excessive pride)
In Hindu theology, Arishadvarga or Shadripu/Shada Ripu are the six enemies of the mind, which are: kama (desire), krodha (anger), lobha (greed), Mada (arrogance), moha (delusion), and matsarya (jealousy); the negative characteristics of which prevent man from attaining moksha.(moksha is a central concept[5] and the utmost aim of human life; the other three aims)
Surreal Paintings
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In photoshop collage together a facial feature (eyes, nose, mouth) with some other imagry that illudes to a concept ie story.
In photoshop collage together a facial feature (eyes, nose, mouth) with some other imagry that illudes to a concept ie story.
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In a new file in photoshop paste in your collaged image ane paint the entire picture. Remember to paint first general shapes of color ie blocks of color then blend the colors later to focus on painting details. Gerneral to specific just like the candle painting.
In a new file in photoshop paste in your collaged image ane paint the entire picture. Remember to paint first general shapes of color ie blocks of color then blend the colors later to focus on painting details. Gerneral to specific just like the candle painting.
AssignmentLike magrite we will be taking a facial feature that we can then play with the symbolic meaning of to creae a conceptional statement. For example my example is a pic of a eye with a rose for an iris and thorns around the eye. I am trying to say that humans have a very beautify and passionate core but are very guarded making it easy to miss.
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