The Persistence of Memory – 1931, Salvador Dali
Salvador Dali was an incredible Spanish painter and more. He was a master at virtually all painting styles. For more about Dali see this link See also the section to the left that contains more Dali links. During the summer of 2007 I visited the Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida. I would strongly recommend that you make time to visit that museum if you are in Florida. Plan at least a 4 hour visit. They have an amazing collection of Dali’s works.
Dali is one of my many favorite artists for several reasons. His technical skill, use of symbolism, and personal expression are very unique and astonishingly thought-provoking. He is an artist who can easily elicit laughs, cries, and long pauses of thoughtful conisderation, sometimes within the scanning or perusal of the same painting. He remained a staunch individualist throughout his life, remaining true to his beliefs regardless of cost or criticism.
For a basic foundation about Dali go to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvador_Dal%C3%AD
Also, look to the left under PAGES and see ‘Spanish and Mexican Art’ for more information about artists from the Spanish-speaking world.
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