Spanish Art, Surrealism & Dada, Individual Artists, Modern Art

Dali: Masters of Art

Name: Dali: Masters of Art
Author: Robert Descharnes
ISBN: 9780810991330

by Robert Descharnes, Salvador Dali, Eleanor R. Morse

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Continuously in print for more than 20 years, Abrams' Masters of Art series has always been known for its exceptional quality and value. Now these classic volumes devoted to the lives and works of the world's great painters have been newly redesigned and released in paperback for the first time. The comprehensive texts, written by distinguished art historians, provide incisive and informative portraits of the artists and perceptive commentaries on their works and achievements. Each book features 40 full-page, full-color plates accompanied by commentary on the facing page. Numerous black-and-white illustrations supplement the text.

Synopsis

Abrams' Master of Art series, instituted in the 1960s, chose prominent art historians to write a short text and commentary on well-known artists. These classic texts are reproduced in 9x12" paperback editions with 40 full-page color plates (each faced with a page of commentary) following the text. Descharnes, who authored this text in 1976, was a friend of Dali, and includes details of his personal life in his text and commentary. Not indexed. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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From Barnes & Noble

When Salvador Dalí committed Sigmund Freud's theories of the subconscious to canvas, our view of ourselves and our world was changed forever. Robert Descharnes, Dalí's friend and contemporary, discusses from an insider's point of view the meanings and profundities behind his enduring images. With 128 illustrations, 40 in full color

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This study of Salvatore Dali's art is the most complete edition of his known paintings ever published. A fascinating survey of the work of this eccentric Spanish artist whose reputation as a showman almost overshadowed his exceptional ability and extraordinary imagination. Illustrated introduction sets the paintings into context. 10 3/4" x 13". 1648 Images. 780 pages.