Restaging the Masters
Essential Question: What conceptual shift occurs when reproducing an artwork?

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 restage 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 commentary on the original. 

The Process:

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

Reconstruct, edit, and paint your version of the original artwork 

Compose the pictorial elements of the artwork. 

Use Photoshop to add desired elements of the original. 

Use Photoshop filters and effects to enhance the image.

More Examples:

Restaging the composition:

Elements of the original artwork can be referenced from any objects that properly represent the components of the original. Use two or three dimensional images to produce your restaging of the original.

Reproducing the mood:

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

Capturing the essence:

You can use as much or as little of the original elements to create your restaging. The objective is to use the original as a source of inspiration. Don't feel like you have to produce an exact replication. 

Restaging: The Concept

Artists often examine, appropriate and criticize other artists by directly referencing their images. Here are examples of commentaries on famous works of art: