Today in class, our discussion of magical realism piqued my interest. More specifically, I wondered what magical realism looked like in its art form. How exactly do Magical Realist painters depict a scene in which the lines between reality and fantasy are blurred? As you will see, the artists who painted the pictures below have an extraordinary ability (in my opinion) to visualize and then create artwork that portrays an actual reality--but one with mystical features. According to the source I've included below, "the merging of present and past, the invention of strange objects, the juxtaposition of unlike things, and the depiction of alienation are just a few of the ways in which Magic Realist painters evoke the mysteriousness and uncanniness of everyday reality." Once again, these Magical Realists set themselves apart in their exploration of reality. They did not want to be associated with Surrealists, and as a result "did not wish to probe the unconscious, dreams, or interior states."
Buckle up, and get ready to see some famous artwork!
Some analysis of the paintings is included on the website if you're interested, but post your thoughts before you take a look!
Source: https://www.theartstory.org/movement-magic-realism.htm
On this website, you can also learn more about the movement and its beginnings! You should check it out.
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Beach of Dangast with Flying Boat (1929)
By Franz Radziwill
(My favorite)
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Late Visitors to Pompeii (1931)
By Albert Carel Willink
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New York Movie (1939)
By Edward Hopper
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Tree of Hope (1946)
By Frida Kahlo
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