Salvador Dali: The Making of an Artist

Salvador Dali: The Making of an Artist

This extensive volume uncovers Daliâ€™s influences, artistic development, and legacy, offering unprecedented access inside the world of the man behind the mustache. Through astute analysis of Daliâ€™s work and how the events of his time converged with his drive to become a legend, this volume examines one of the most significant contributors to twentieth-century art. Although recognized primarily as a painter, Dali experimented with a wide range of media. This comprehensive review includes the literature, photography, film, and sculpture that influenced and was created by Dali throughout his career, from paintings such as The Persistence of Memory, to the icons of the surrealist movement such as the Mae West Lips Sofa and the Lobster Telephone, to short film collaborations with Luis BuÃ±uel. The author offers insight into this undisputed genius, charting Daliâ€™s progression as an artist and controversial public figure, and demonstrating his influence on contemporary artists such as Warhol, Koons, and Murakami.
Country USA
Brand FLAMMARION
Manufacturer Flammarion
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber Illustrations (some col.)
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2013-03-05
UnitCount 1
EANs 9782080201300

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