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

The Portable Dali

by Robert Hughes (Illustrator), Robert Hughes
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Overview

As a founding master of Surrealism, Salvador Dalí remains one of the most provocative and intriguing artists of the twentieth century. This hand-held, compact collection of hundreds of images illustrates the complete arc of his career, which can be read as a history of the entire Surrealist movement. An insightful introduction by respected art critic Robert Hughes places this enigmatic man in context with his contemporaries. Essential for any art lover, The Portable Dalí presents an unusual value; only a full-sized catalogue raisonné would offer a broader selection of color reproductions.

Synopsis

As a founding master of Surrealism, Salvador Dalí remains one of the most provocative and intriguing artists of the twentieth century. This hand-held, compact collection of hundreds of images illustrates the complete arc of his career, which can be read as a history of the entire Surrealist movement. An insightful introduction by respected art critic Robert Hughes places this enigmatic man in context with his contemporaries. Essential for any art lover, The Portable Dalí presents an unusual value; only a full-sized catalogue raisonné would offer a broader selection of color reproductions.

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Book Details

Published
November 1, 2003
Publisher
Rizzoli
Pages
432
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780789310026

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