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Re-staging the Masters

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Recreate the pictorial elements of an existing artwork using a variety of like objects. Choose a famous work of art that you think you could re-stage, from objects you gather from home. The objective is to transform the original into a derivative version of your own design by using alternative elements while keeping with the overall structure and character of the piece. The outcome will inevitably be a surreal version of the original. 
Examples of restaged paintings
50 Famous paintings and the stories behind them
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The Process:

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The Persistence of Memory, 
by Spanish Surrealist, Salvador Dali, 1931

Re-stage, edit, and paint your version of the original artwork 
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Compose the pictorial elements of the artwork. 
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Use Photoshop to add desired elements of the original. 

More Examples:

Re-staging the composition:
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Elements of the original artwork are replaced by ordinary household objects, using a similar setting. Use two or three dimensional images to produce your re-staging of the original artwork.

Reproducing the mood:

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Use lighting to aid in composing the design. Be thoughtful about how you recreate the essence of the original

Capturing the essence

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You can use as much or as little of the original elements to create your re-staging. The objective is to use the original as a source of inspiration. Don't feel like you have to produce an exact replica. 
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Restaging: The Concept

The inherent results of a, "Re-staging" of a painting will lean toward Surrealism. The re-fabricated set-up will be like an alternate reality, akin to Surrealism in nature. A dream-like reality.