Distorted Perspective Room

Objectives: Distorted Perspective Room (8)

I can demonstrate that I understand the basics of one-point perspective drawing.
I can explore the art movement Surrealism and how artists distort reality.
I can apply perspective techniques to create depth in an interior space.
I can design imaginative and dreamlike elements that challenge logic.
I can demonstrate that I am able to combine technical accuracy (perspective) with creative risk-taking.

Vocabulary:

Balance – How the elements in a composition are arranged so the artwork feels stable or visually pleasing.

Distortion – When shapes, sizes, or objects are changed in unusual or unrealistic ways to create a surreal effect.

Dreamlike – Art that looks like it comes from a dream, often strange, unusual, or imaginative.

Horizon Line – The horizontal line in a drawing that represents the viewer’s eye level.

Illogical – Something that does not follow the normal rules of reality, like upside-down furniture or floating objects.

Line – A mark made with a pencil, pen, or brush that can show edges, shapes, or movement.

One-Point Perspective – A type of perspective where all lines recede to a single vanishing point on the horizon line, often used to draw rooms, roads, or hallways.

Perspective – A drawing technique used to show depth and space on a flat surface.

Proportion – The size relationship between objects or parts of a drawing.

Subconscious – The part of the mind that works below your awareness, often inspiring surreal or dreamlike ideas.

Surrealism – An art movement that shows dreamlike, imaginative, or impossible scenes, often inspired by the subconscious mind.

Unexpected Combination – Putting together objects or ideas in a surprising or unusual way.

Vanishing Point – The single point on the horizon line where all parallel lines appear to converge in one-point perspective.

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Wisconsin State Visual Arts Standards (Grade 8)

VA:Cr1.1.8 – Create: Use a variety of media, techniques, and processes to explore personal ideas and interests in artwork.
- Application in Unit: Students experiment with perspective, distortion, and surreal imagery to express imagination.
VA:Cr2.1.8 – Organize and Develop: Apply artistic processes to produce a work of art that communicates a personal idea.
- Application in Unit: Planning and constructing a room in one-point perspective with surreal elements conveys a personal or dreamlike vision.
VA:Re7.1.8 – Perceive and Analyze: Evaluate how visual components and principles of design communicate ideas in artworks.
- Application in Unit: Students analyze their use of proportion, balance, line, and depth to create a convincing surreal scene.
VA:Re8.1.8 – Interpret: Explain the purpose of choices made in creating their own art.
- Application in Unit: Reflection on why objects are distorted or placed in unusual ways.
VA:Cn10.1.8 – Connect: Relate personal artwork to historical and cultural contexts of Surrealism.
- Application in Unit: Discuss Surrealism’s history, characteristics, and influence on modern art.

National Core Arts Standards (Visual Arts, Grade 6–8)

Creating (Cr1, Cr2)
- Cr1.1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.
  - Brainstorm surreal objects and dreamlike room layouts.
- Cr2.1: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
  - Combine perspective, proportion, and imaginative elements into one composition.
Presenting (Pr4)
- Pr4.1: Analyze, select, and critique personal artwork for presentation.
  - Students discuss why their distorted objects and perspective choices communicate the intended mood.
Responding (Re7, Re8)
- Re7.1: Perceive and analyze artistic work.
  - Identify how surrealism techniques create visual interest or emotion.
- Re8.1: Interpret intent and meaning in personal and others’ artworks.
Connecting (Cn10)
- Cn10.1: Synthesize knowledge of culture and history to create art.
  - Relate their work to the Surrealist movement and its cultural/historical context.

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