The document discusses the history and characteristics of Gothic art and Surrealism. It mentions how Vasari criticized Gothic art as "monstrous" in 1530, but how Goya borrowed from Gothic styles in the 1790s. Keywords associated with Gothic art are mentioned like vampires, werewolves, blood, darkness, and beauty. Surrealism developed between 1920-1945 in Europe and the US, with artists like Dali and Magritte using elements of science and imagination. The document provides painting exercises focusing on mood, perspective, insects, trees and surrealism for students of different levels to practice techniques.