EXQUISTE CORPSE

Surrealism/
Dada
Dada & Surrealist Games
Exquisite Corpse:
Surrealist founding father, Andre Brenton, claims that several
members began to play an old game known as Consequences at
a party. One person would write a word on the piece of paper, fold
it back to show only the last word, and hand it to the next person
to keep the story rolling. Considering that the participants of that
game and later ones included figures such as Marcel Duchamp,
Man Ray, and Joan Miro, its not surprising that the normal
verbal twists and turns of the game took on a whole new level.
When the phrase exquisite corpse turned up in one
session, it instantly became the new name for the game.
Over time, a visual equivalent evolved in which artists
would draw part of a figure, fold back the paper to show
just a hint, and hand it to the next artist to carry on the
game.
 ART TERMS
Surrealism: Expression of the
subconscious mind, juxtaposition of
images and concepts. (Dream-like images.)
Wash: a water color term for a flat layer of
very diluted semi transparent color laid
across the paper.
Pen & Wash: wash of diluted ink or
watercolor paint applied in combination
with drawing.
EXQUISTE CORPSE
EXAMPLES
EXQUISITE CORPSE EXAMPLES
 Exquisite Corpse- Pen & Wash
Assignment
1. Sketch out your exquisite
corpse design(different head,
torso, & legs) in your
sketchbook.
2. Final Draft:
Draw your exquisite corpse in
pencil first then sharpie pen.
Draw a scene/environment in
the background of where you
think your creature would live.
Paint entire paper with a light
watercolor wash.
3. Write your name on your
watercolor paper BEFORE you
start painting.
4. MORE WATER THAN PAINT! DO
NOT MIX COLORS & RINSE YOUR
BRUSH!
5. Put your wet artwork & clean
up materials before you leave.
 References
Google Images: Exquisite Corpse
http://www.slideshare.net/emilyvalen
za/surrealism-dada
http://painting.about.com/od/artglos
saryw/g/definition-wash.htm