History 12
Ms. Lacroix
Name ___________________________________
THE AGE OF ANXIETY – DADA AND SURREALISM, INTELLECTUAL AND
CULTURAL TRENDS
The Age of Anxiety the rejection of tradition, inhibitions. “a brave new world”
Modernism
Avante Garde
Dadaism
Surrealism
Dadaism  In WWI people died under an alleged rationalism. The rejection of
this system of destruction led to Dada and a denial of the whole of western
culture. The artistic reaction was liberating, infantile, and sarcastic.
Surrealism  ‘to create an absolute reality, a super reality’. The enemy of
surrealism was reason and logic.
Type A :
reasonably traditional style, shading, perspective seeking to
illustrate dreams from the mildly puzzling to the bizarre (Salvador Dali)
Type B:
automatic methods such as doodling allows the unconscious to
prevail (Joan Miro)
Both movements juxtapose the familiar and the bizarre and attempt to
cope with the effects of war and evil
Demonstrate historical empathy (understand motives, intentions,
hopes, and fears of people in other times and situations)
Use a variety of electronic resources/search strategies
Task:
In groups of 2, research a Dadaist or Surrealist work and create a “pecha kucha”
power point based on the following ideas:
1. Who is the artist and what is his/her perception of ‘reality’ given time and
place?
2. What is the intent of the work and how does the artist achieve it?
3. How does this painting reflect the principles of Dadaism and Surrealism?
Evaluation: see attached criterion-referencing guide
Evaluation: Group Presentation
Names of students in group:
1. ___________________ 2._____________________
Artist:
Style:
Work:
Medium:
Date:
CRITERIA
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Locates relevant research information
Contributes accurate and relevant information on individual and group
task (answering the shaping question)
Comprehensive understanding of the fundamental concepts
Mature and precise selection of supporting details
Judgments made are exemplary – applicable and insightful
Purposeful and effective organization of the oral presentation
Expression is clear and fluid
GROUP PRESENTATION
RATING (X2)
5
excellent
4
good
3
fair
2
weak
CRITERIA
Exceeds requirements. Criteria are demonstrated at an
outstanding level. Shows insights and promotes new or
deeper understanding in those who hear the
presentation.
Meets requirements. All criteria are demonstrated at a
satisfactory level.
Addresses all requirements. Most criteria are
demonstrated at a satisfactory level.
Addresses some requirements. Several criteria are not
demonstrated at a satisfactory level. May be very brief
or confusing. Does not show a sound grasp of events
and the perspective of the individual
RATING (X2)
5
excellent
4
good
3
fair
2
weak
CRITERIA
Exceeds requirements. Criteria are demonstrated at an
outstanding level. Shows insights and promotes new or
deeper understanding in those who hear the
presentation.
Meets requirements. All criteria are demonstrated at a
satisfactory level.
Addresses all requirements. Most criteria are
demonstrated at a satisfactory level.
Addresses some requirements. Several criteria are not
demonstrated at a satisfactory level. May be very brief
or confusing. Does not show a sound grasp of events
and the perspective of the individual
Group Members:
Artist:
Work:
Notes:
RATING (X2)
5
excellent
4
good
3
fair
2
weak
Group Members:
Artist:
Work:
Notes:
CRITERIA
Exceeds requirements. Criteria are demonstrated at an
outstanding level. Shows insights and promotes new or
deeper understanding in those who hear the
presentation.
Meets requirements. All criteria are demonstrated at a
satisfactory level.
Addresses all requirements. Most criteria are
demonstrated at a satisfactory level.
Addresses some requirements. Several criteria are not
demonstrated at a satisfactory level. May be very brief
or confusing. Does not show a sound grasp of events
and the perspective of the individual
RATING (X2)
5
excellent
4
good
3
fair
2
weak
CRITERIA
Exceeds requirements. Criteria are demonstrated at an
outstanding level. Shows insights and promotes new or
deeper understanding in those who hear the
presentation.
Meets requirements. All criteria are demonstrated at a
satisfactory level.
Addresses all requirements. Most criteria are
demonstrated at a satisfactory level.
Addresses some requirements. Several criteria are not
demonstrated at a satisfactory level. May be very brief
or confusing. Does not show a sound grasp of events
and the perspective of the individual
Group Members:
Artist:
Work:
Notes:
RATING (X2)
5
excellent
4
good
3
fair
2
weak
Group Members:
Artist:
Work:
Notes:
CRITERIA
Exceeds requirements. Criteria are demonstrated at an
outstanding level. Shows insights and promotes new or
deeper understanding in those who hear the
presentation.
Meets requirements. All criteria are demonstrated at a
satisfactory level.
Addresses all requirements. Most criteria are
demonstrated at a satisfactory level.
Addresses some requirements. Several criteria are not
demonstrated at a satisfactory level. May be very brief
or confusing. Does not show a sound grasp of events
and the perspective of the individual