Artist Project:Salvador Dali

By Brandon Harris

Salvador Dali: Vital Statistics

Born May 11th 1904

Died January 23rd 1989

National Origin: Spain (Moved to USA during WWII)

Gender: Male

Started drawing young

Known as a madman

Personal Background

Had many memorable “fantasy dreams” as a kid which lead to his fantasy like paintings

Attraction to detail when looking at art and other objects lead to his amazing detail

Was exposed to terror/fear in childhood Had bad behavior (called a madman) His personal life stories are commonly expressed in

his paintings Attended Madrid School of Fine Arts until he was

expelled

Influences of the Art world

Admired Melssonier as a child wanted to be just like him

His studies at Madrid School of Fine Arts taught him a whole new way to paint

Studied Prete Loved Giorgio De Cirilo’s artwork Went to Paris to meet Spanish artists Pablo

Picasso and Joan Miro was inspired by their creative minds

Historical influences

New York City Objects like Giraffes, Cranes and Buildings Modern, original things First artist to have two museums dedicated to

them while living set a new standard His fantasy but realistic looking setting was

really the first and opened a whole new window for art

Uprising of Nazi Germany, WWII

Stylistic Traits

Bright colors Imaginative (fantasy) Clear, colorful Poetic Grand Deceptive objects Clocks (time)

Apparation of a face and a Fruit Dish

Deceptive Objects

Imagnitive

Bright, attractive

Poetic

(1938)

The Dream

Imagnitive

Bright colors

poetic

(1931)

The Persistence of Memory

Deceptive objects

Poetic

Imaginative

Attractive, contrast

Salvador Dali is probably the most respected artists of the modern era. This is reflected through many paintings. One thing which made him earn almost all of his fame is his unique combination of stylistic traits. No one before has conquered such a common theme with traits which are usually not mixed together. His unique personality and past time have inspired dozens of paintings all which have amazed millions. His favorite painting to draw is probably clocks. Clocks also are an important role in his most popular painting “The Persistence of Memory.” He had two of his own museums while he was alive; which set a new record and standard. Now he has a little less than a dozen museums dedicated just to him. He has museums in; Spain, Barcelona, London, Cleveland, France, and Amsterdam. There is currently an award winning museum in St. Petersburg, FL which is expected to open is just a few months. Salvador Dali, has opened a new window for art.

Exploding clock

Conclusion

My Painting

6/7/10

Created By Brandon Harris

Inspired By Salvador Dali

Apparition of a Watch and a Road

Stylistic traits: Poetic Colorful Deceptive objects Individual parts look realistic

Questions…