AfroFuturism VS. Surrealism

 

AfroFuturism VS. Surrealism





What is AfroFuturism Art? 



  • Vibrant 

 

  • Mostly based on a futuristic look

 

  • Is heavily rooted in and based around African American and Black culture 

 

  • Explores the African American Experience 

 

  • Incorporates a lot Science Fiction 

 

  • Sleek

 

What is the difference between Afrofuturism art and surrealism art? 

 

 

 AfroFuturism



  • Is usually based around African and American and black culture

 

  • Futuristic or sci-fi looking elements (circuit board lines, space, UFO’s, stars)     

 

  • Is very modern and sleek in design 

 

  • Looks to the future  

 

  • Cool  

 

  • Vibrant


   by Oba Jackson


by David Alabo

by Kaylan Michel

                                       

Surrealism

 

  • Illogical 

 

  • Sometimes can look weird and unnatural 

 

  • Is colorful, but not vibrant. Colors are a bit muted. 

 

  • Is not based in around any culture

 

  • Showcases a warped reality

 

  • Free flowing

 

       Body Parts by Jim Warren      

 

    Vertumnus by Giuseppe Arcimboldo

 

 

    The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dali           

 

Afrofuturism is a style of art that takes African American culture and combines elements of science fiction, history, and fantasy to create what could be considered the modern evolution of the Black Arts Movement. The style of Surrealism art takes a normal reality and combines it with the visions of what could form the unconsciousness of dreams. Surrealism and Afrofuturism art could not be any different. Surrealistic art looks strange and unnatural. It is meant to represent a stream of consciousness and is freer flowing and imperfect in terms of design. Afrofuturism art is sleeker and more perfected. The method of the look and design behind it is to envision something more futuristic and higher tech, which is why a lot of it has a more “flawless” look. Surrealistic art also uses colors that are slightly muted whereas Afrofuturism art is bolder and more vibrant.

 

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