Salvador Dalí (1904 - 1989) - photo 1

Salvador Dalí

Salvador Dalí, a Spanish Surrealist painter and printmaker, is celebrated for his vivid and imaginative works that delve into subconscious imagery. Born on May 11, 1904, in Figueres, Catalonia, Spain, Dalí's early exposure to Impressionism and Renaissance masters significantly influenced his artistic development. His education in fine arts in Madrid further shaped his style, leading him to experiment with Cubism and avant-garde movements. In the late 1920s, Dalí embraced Surrealism, joining the Surrealist group in 1929 and rapidly becoming one of its most prominent figures.

Dalí's most famous work, "The Persistence of Memory," completed in 1931, epitomizes the Surrealist movement with its iconic melting clocks symbolizing the fluidity of time. His artistic repertoire was diverse, including painting, graphic arts, film, sculpture, design, and photography, often incorporating themes of dreams, the subconscious, sexuality, religion, and science. Despite his remarkable artistic contributions, Dalí's eccentric and flamboyant public persona often overshadowed his work. He faced criticism for his public support of the Francoist regime and the authenticity of some of his late works.

Dalí's legacy is preserved in major museums, notably the Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres and the Salvador Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida. These institutions showcase his extensive and varied body of work, illustrating his profound impact on Surrealism, pop art, and contemporary artists​.

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Date and place of birt:11 may 1904, Figueres, Spain
Date and place of death:23 january 1989, Figueres, Spain
Nationality:Spain
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Artist, Filmmaker, Graphic artist, Painter, Sculptor, Writer
Art school / group:Catalan and Balearic School
Genre:Allegory, Genre art, Landscape painting, Portrait, Religious genre, Still life
Art style:Cubism, Expressionism, Post-Impressionism, Post War Art, Surrealism, Dadaism

Creators Spain

Ceferí Olivé i Cabré (1907 - 1995)
Ceferí Olivé i Cabré
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José de Mora (1642 - 1724)
José de Mora
1642 - 1724
Juan Sánchez Cotán (1560 - 1627)
Juan Sánchez Cotán
1560 - 1627
Luis Feito Lopez (1929 - 2021)
Luis Feito Lopez
1929 - 2021
José Belizón Tocino (1930 - 1997)
José Belizón Tocino
1930 - 1997
Serafin Avendano (1838 - 1916)
Serafin Avendano
1838 - 1916
Kristian Kreković (1901 - 1985)
Kristian Kreković
1901 - 1985
Eva Navarro (1967)
Eva Navarro
1967
Egon Neubauer (1920 - 1991)
Egon Neubauer
1920 - 1991
 Los Carpinteros (1992)
Los Carpinteros
1992
Laureano Barrau (1863 - 1957)
Laureano Barrau
1863 - 1957
Antonio Palomino (1655 - 1726)
Antonio Palomino
1655 - 1726
Wilhelm Auberlen (1860 - 1948)
Wilhelm Auberlen
1860 - 1948
Andrea Belvedere (1652 - 1732)
Andrea Belvedere
1652 - 1732
Luis Melendez (1716 - 1780)
Luis Melendez
1716 - 1780
Ricardo Balaca (1844 - 1880)
Ricardo Balaca
1844 - 1880

Creators Cubism

Frederick Edward McWilliam (1909 - 1992)
Frederick Edward McWilliam
1909 - 1992
Uwe Lausen (1941 - 1970)
Uwe Lausen
1941 - 1970
Rudolf Anton Guba (1884 - 1950)
Rudolf Anton Guba
1884 - 1950
Henri Martin (1860 - 1943)
Henri Martin
1860 - 1943
Eero Saarinen (1910 - 1961)
Eero Saarinen
1910 - 1961
Nikolai Vasilevich Ovchinnikov (1918 - 2004)
Nikolai Vasilevich Ovchinnikov
1918 - 2004
Helmut Maletzke (1920 - 2017)
Helmut Maletzke
1920 - 2017
Henri Michaux (1899 - 1984)
Henri Michaux
1899 - 1984
William McTaggart II (1903 - 1981)
William McTaggart II
1903 - 1981
Anton Feistauer (1887 - 1930)
Anton Feistauer
1887 - 1930
Ferdinand Kitt (1887 - 1961)
Ferdinand Kitt
1887 - 1961
Hans Gerdes (1906 - 1979)
Hans Gerdes
1906 - 1979
Lev Voldemarovich Nusberg (1937)
Lev Voldemarovich Nusberg
1937
Thomas Yeo (1935)
Thomas Yeo
1935
Fabio Onesto (XX century - ?)
Fabio Onesto
XX century - ?
Wojciech Fangor (1922 - 2015)
Wojciech Fangor
1922 - 2015
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