Dalí (Basic Art)
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Painter, sculptor, writer, filmmaker, and all-round showman Salvador Dalí (1904–1989) was one of the 20th century’s greatest exhibitionists and eccentrics . One of the first artists to apply the insights of Freudian psychoanalysis to art, he is celebrated in particular for his surrealist practice, with such conceits as the soft watches or the lobster telephone , now hallmarks of the surrealist enterprise, and of modernism in general. Dalí frequently described his paintings as “hand-painted dream photographs.” Their tantalizing tension and interest resides in the precise rendering of bizarre elements and incongruous arrangements. As Dalí himself explained, he painted with “the most imperialist fury of precision,” but only “to systematize confusion and thus to help discredit completely the world of reality.” Revolutionizing the role of the artist , the mustache-twirling Dalí also had the intuition to parade a controversial persona in the public arena and, through printmaking, fashion, advertising, writing, and film, to create work that could be consumed and not just contemplated on a gallery wall. This book explores both the painting and the personality of Dalí, introducing his technical skill as well as his provocative compositions and challenging themes of death, decay, and eroticism. Review: A Beautiful Introduction to Salvador Dalí (Perfect for Coffee Tables or Curious Minds) - This is a great starter book if you’re interested in Dalí (Basic Art) or just want to dip your toes into surrealism. The layout is clean, the reproductions are vibrant, and it gives you a solid overview of Dalí’s life, influences, and most iconic works without feeling overwhelming or academic. I really appreciate how approachable it is. You can flip through casually for inspiration or actually sit down and read the commentary. It explains his artistic evolution in a way that feels human, not stuffy, and the images are sharp enough to enjoy the details. It’s not a massive deep-dive (so hardcore art historians may want something more comprehensive), but for the price and size, it’s a fantastic introduction and looks great styled on a shelf or coffee table. Perfect if you love art, want to learn more about Dalí, or just enjoy having visually beautiful books around the house. Ready for the next one 🙂 Review: WOW! - This collection of art books is AMAZING and very reasonably priced.
| Best Sellers Rank | #30,955 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #12 in Individual Artist Monographs |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,119 Reviews |
A**E
A Beautiful Introduction to Salvador Dalí (Perfect for Coffee Tables or Curious Minds)
This is a great starter book if you’re interested in Dalí (Basic Art) or just want to dip your toes into surrealism. The layout is clean, the reproductions are vibrant, and it gives you a solid overview of Dalí’s life, influences, and most iconic works without feeling overwhelming or academic. I really appreciate how approachable it is. You can flip through casually for inspiration or actually sit down and read the commentary. It explains his artistic evolution in a way that feels human, not stuffy, and the images are sharp enough to enjoy the details. It’s not a massive deep-dive (so hardcore art historians may want something more comprehensive), but for the price and size, it’s a fantastic introduction and looks great styled on a shelf or coffee table. Perfect if you love art, want to learn more about Dalí, or just enjoy having visually beautiful books around the house. Ready for the next one 🙂
M**M
WOW!
This collection of art books is AMAZING and very reasonably priced.
W**R
A lot of Dali artwork.
This book was a gift for my wife. She loves the artwork Salvador Dali. This book even had artwork from Dali that I have never seen before either. It was a nice book with artwork and a bit of history behind them too. It is nice book and a good read too.
R**R
Loved it !
It arrived in perfect conditions.
B**N
A beautifully written, beautifully printed art book
A very nice biography of Dali and a tasteful selection of his works. Highly recommend!
B**9
This is the best Dali book for the money
The book does a great job of showing the overall progression of Dali's works through his life, tying them to the people who influenced him. The text is excellent. The plates (images) are nice and large but are limited in two ways. (1) The colors are a bit muted and lack some of the brilliance of the original art, but this is expected in a low cost book, and (2) The largest works are in the crease to cover two pages, instead of being in a fold out sheet like they should be. The low cost makes up a bit for the shortcomings. Even though I bought this for the images, I ended up appreciating the text more than the images.
C**R
Absolutely beautiful
Love the size and quality of the book! I ordered more of this collection, can’t wait to have them all beautifully placed in my entertainment center!
G**E
Very nice book
Very comprehensive and nicely done. Proud to give it as a gift.
K**R
The illustrations are crisp!
Interesting book. The illustrations are so vivid. You may even learn a thing or two about this famous artist.
G**L
Amazing photos of his paintings
Amazing photos of Dali's paintings - I haven't seen many of them before
M**A
Gran calidad y mejor precio
Como otros tantos libros que me he comprado de esta editorial, todos son buenos para conocer el estilo y la obra de artistas, movimientos u épocas de la historia del arte. Además, teniendo en cuenta la calidad de la impresión, el tipo de papel, y la calidad de las imágenes reproducidas, la verdad es que el precio es muy competitivo.
A**R
Very informative.
This series gives a concise outline of the artist.
Z**.
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