DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND IMAGING - Week 08 & 09

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16.06.2025  (Week 08 & 09)
Lee Xiang Ling / 0384095
Digital Photography and Imaging / Bachelor of Design in Creative Media / Taylors University
Week 8 & 9 —  Digital Surrealism

Lecture

DIGITAL SURREALISM
  • Realism
    Focuses on everyday, ordinary subjects. No exaggeration or fantasy—stays true to reality.
Fig. 1 - Example of Realism

  • Surrealism
    Influenced by Freud’s psychology, it explores the subconscious and dream imagery. Defies logic with bizarre, dreamlike visuals.
    Key figure: Salvador Dalí.
Fig. 2 - Example of Surrealism

  • Dadaism
    Anti-war, anti-traditional art movement known for its absurdity and satire. It paved the way for Surrealism.
Fig. 3 - Example of Dadaism

  • Modern Trend
    Surrealism has become a leading style in digital art, often used to express deep, personal ideas.
Fig. 4 - Example of Modern Trend

Instruction

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Reflection

Through this lecture, I learned about different artistic styles such as Realism, Surrealism, and Dadaism. I used to think that art was mainly about expressing beauty, but I’ve come to realize that it actually has many schools of thought. Art can also reflect inner thoughts, dreams, and even serve as a form of social commentary. Among them, I’m especially drawn to Surrealism for its rich imagination. It showed me that art doesn’t always have to follow logic — it can be free and expressive. This knowledge gave me a new perspective on art and inspired me to explore different styles in my own creative work.

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