Summary
A creativity challenge based on a classic surrealist drawing game, where each person adds to a picture without seeing the whole thing. The result is a surprising, collaborative artwork. A quick, low-materials way to spark imaginative art-making.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Discussion
In this game nobody knows what the finished drawing will look like.
- What is fun — or hard — about adding to a drawing you can't fully see?
- How did surprise become part of the art?
- What idea would you add if you went next?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: surrealist, collaborate, imagination, elaborate.
Try it: With a partner, fold a paper in thirds. Each person draws one section without peeking, then unfold and name your creature together.