Dalí

by Eric Shanes

Overview

Salvador Dalí (1904-1989) is best known for his unique and striking style with an extraordinary repertoire reaching out across film, painting, photography, and sculpture. Whilst his name may be most commonly associated with Surrealism, Dalí consummately displayed mastery over such broad genres as classical, modernist, and Cubist styles. A crucial figure in art history, Dalí has inspired countless literary works and this edifying Best Of volume gives readers a fascinating insight into the life and career highlights of one of art’s most controversial and exciting pioneers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781783100873
Publisher:	Parkstone International
Publication date:	06/12/2014
Series:	Best Of
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	19 MB
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About the Author

A painter as well as a writer, Eric Shanes has exhibited his works many times in London and elsewhere. He is one of the world’s leading authorities on one of Britain’s greatest artists, J. M.W.Turner, and the author of ten bestselling books and catalogues on the life and work of this major European painter. Shanes is the current president of the Turner Society, and he is also the founding editor of Turner Studies, a scholarly journal published by the Tate Gallery. In 2000, he was the curator of the major exhibit “Turner:The Great Watercolours” that was held at the Royal Academy of Art in London to mark the 150th anniversary of Turner’s death.

His books and catalogues on Brancusi,Warhol, Hockney, The Golden Age of Watercolours, The London Impressionists, and Pop Art have all been well-received by critics. The author of numerous publications on contemporary art, he gives lectures all over the world. His website is www.ericshanes.com.