Unit 5 Flashcard Review

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Which concepts are NOT true of Surrealism as an art movement?

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Surrealism is obviously real, can't possibly be unreal.

Front

Who painted this dream-like artwork?

Back

Salvador Dalí

Answer explanation

The dream-like quality of the artwork is characteristic of Salvador Dalí, a prominent surrealist artist known for his imaginative and bizarre imagery, unlike René Magritte, who had a different style.

Front

Where is the vanishing point?

Back

1

Answer explanation

The vanishing point is where parallel lines appear to converge in perspective. In this case, the correct answer is 1, indicating the position of the vanishing point in the given context.

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Which statement is true about André Breton?

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Breton wrote the Surrealist Manifesto in 1924.

Answer explanation

André Breton is best known for writing the Surrealist Manifesto in 1924, which laid the foundation for the Surrealist movement. The statement about him working in a coffee shop is not a significant fact about his contributions.

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Which best describes Salvador Dali?

Back

He drew inspiration from contradiction & his personal life.

Answer explanation

Salvador Dali's work was heavily influenced by contradictions and his personal experiences, which shaped his unique surrealist style. This choice highlights the complexity of his artistic inspiration.

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Which best describes Andre Breton?

Back

Described Surrealism as dreams + reality = super-reality.

Answer explanation

Andre Breton described Surrealism as a fusion of dreams and reality, coining the term 'super-reality'. This highlights his philosophical approach to art, making the second choice the best description of him.

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Which best describes Rene Magritte?

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He was a soldier during that World War 1 in Belgium.

Answer explanation

Rene Magritte was indeed a soldier during World War 1 in Belgium, which influenced his later work. While he drew inspiration from contradiction and personal life, the first statement is a factual description of his background.

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Which artist had a handlebar mustache?

Back

Salvador Dali

Front

Which statement is true about René Magritte?

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His style is realistic making the surreal elements striking.

Answer explanation

René Magritte is known for his unique style that combines realistic elements with surrealism, making the surreal aspects of his work stand out. The statement about him fighting in World War II is incorrect.

Front

Where is the background in this image?

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2

Answer explanation

The background in the image is identified as option 2, which likely indicates a specific area or color in the image that serves as the backdrop, distinguishing it from the foreground elements.