Salvador DALI “ Don’t be afraid of perfection – you can never reach it” Ksenia Kochetova PH - 51
Contents Surrealism in art Spheres of Dali’s activities Painter Illustrator Sculptor Designer Perfumer Autobiographer Scenarist References
Surrealism in art From fr. Surrealisme Literally – over realism Style of art and literature in developed the 20 th century subconscious significance of imagery automatism exploitation of chance effects, unexpected juxtapositions, etc.
Painter: Surrealistic symbols Egg Hole Pyramid Clock
Illustrator Don Quixote El Sid Faust Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Macbeth Romeo and Juliet Divine Comedy
S culptor
Designer 1951 – models of clothes for Christian Dior fashion house 1971 – fashion projects for Cartier, Nina Ricci, Ive Saint-Lorent, Lanvin
Perfumer 1943 – cooperation with Helen Rubinstein Shoring Shaparelly Salvador Dali’s line Daliflor Rubilips
Scenarist actor Dali Luis Bunuel: An Andalusian Dog (1928) The Golden Age (1930) Dali Walt Disney Destiny
Autobiographer The Secret Life of Salvador Dali (1941) Childhood Student days in Madrid Early years in Paris Leaving for the USA in 1940 Description doubtful Dates very incorrect
Just for fun
References Photo-materials from Salvador Dali’s exhibition of sculptures graphics (by Ksenia Kochetova) DALI:2005 Estate Kingdome of Spain, Gala-Salvador Dali Foundation / Artists Rights Society, New York, USA / VEGAP
Salvador DALI Ksenia Kochetova PH - 51