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| View of Cadaques with Shadow of Mount Pani 1917 oil on burlap |
Michael and I were guests at an after hours event at The Dali Museum in St. Petersburg last week. It was the first time I had seen any of Dali's work in person, although I thought myself familiar with his art. I was absolutely amazed by the museum. Not only did I find the museum and the artwork fascinating, I was also intrigued by the man himself. The painting above showing Dali's love for his hometown, was done when he was just 13.
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| Metamorphosis of Narcissus 1937 |
I was surprised at how prolific an artist he was and how many different styles he used. While he is widely know for his surrealism, he had a passion for art in many forms even creating his own style which he called "Nuclear Mysticism". While the paining at the right is an example of surrealism, I have also included examples of his other styles.
Cadaques, Dali's Hometown 1923 oil on canvas
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| Portrait of My Dead Brother 1963, oil on canvas |
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| Salvador Dali Desk |
The Hallucinogenic Toreador 1969-1970, oil on canvas
Dali developed a penchant for hiding things within his paintings. This is called the Hallucinogenic Toreador because he has hidden a bull fighter and his bull within the larger canvas. See if you can find them both.
I would to thank Ed Collins of Wallace Welch & Willingham for the invitation to visit The Dali Museum.
I so enjoyed my visit to the museum that I will be assembling a unit for my children.
Upon completion of the unit, we will take a field trip to the Dali Museum.
I so enjoyed my visit to the museum that I will be assembling a unit for my children.
Upon completion of the unit, we will take a field trip to the Dali Museum.
