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Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
The bizarre and often humorous creations of Ren Magritte, Joan Mir , Salvador Dal , and other surrealists are showcased in this activity guide for young artists. Foremost among the surrealists, Salvador Dal was a painter, filmmaker, designer, performance artist, and eccentric self-promoter. His famous icons, including the melting watches, double images, and everyday objects set in odd contexts, helped to define the way people view reality and encourage...
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Language
English
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"In turns beloved and reviled, twentieth century art, painter, filmmaker, and designer Salvador Dalí set Europe and the United States ablaze with his uncompromising genius, sexual sadism, and flirtations with megalomania. His shocking behavior and work frequently alienated critics; his views were so outrageous, even prominent Surrealists tried to ostracize him. Still, every morning he experienced "an exquisite joy--the joy of being Salvador Dalí,"...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2010]
Edition
Revised and updated second edition.
Language
English
Description
Painter, designer, creator of bizarre objects, author and film maker, Dalí became the most famous of the Surrealists. Buñuel, Lorca, Picasso, and Breton all had a great influence on his career. Dalí's film, An Andalusian Dog, produced with Buñuel, marked his official entry into the tightly-knit group of Parisian Surrealists, where he met Gala, the woman who became his lifelong companion and his source of inspiration. But his relationship soon...
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Series
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Francisco Goya spent most of his time as an artist as a court painter to the Spanish crown. Concise text and colorful photographs will allow readers a look into the most fascinating parts of Goya's life and work. This title is a great introduction for any reader interested in the old masters of the art world.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2003]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Examines the lives and creative work of the surrealist artist Salvador Dalí and other artists and friends who shared his new ways of exploring art. Features art activities that engage the subconscious thoughts and spontaneity of the reader.
13) Pablo Picasso
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Introduces Pablo Picasso as one of the greatest modern artists by exploring the many styles and techniques he used to create such masterpieces as Guernica and works from his cubist, Blue, and Rose periods. Have you ever wondered what inspired some of the world's greatest artists? Each book in the World's Greatest Artists series offers a biography of a famous artist, introduces the techniques that made each artist's work so unique, and highlights some...
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