Salvador Dali
TASCHEN’s 25th anniversary ? Special edition! Two large-format hardcover volumes in a slipcase at a special bestseller price Picasso called Dal? “an outboard motor that’s always running.” Dal? thought himself a genius with a right to indulge in whatever lunacy popped into his head. Painter, sculptor, writer, and filmmaker, Salvador Dal? (1904-1989) was one of the century’s greatest exhibitionists and eccentrics?and was rewarded with fierce controversy wherever he went. He was one of the first to apply the insights of Sigmund Freud and psychoanalysis to the art of painting, approaching the subconscious with extraordinary sensitivity and imagination. This lively monograph presents the infamous Surrealist in full color and in his own words. His provocative imagery is all here, from the soft watches to the notorious burning giraffe. A friend of the artist for over thirty years, privy to the reality behind Dal?’s public image, author Robert Descharnes is uniquely qualified to analyze Dal??both the man and the myth.
Customer Review: Best Dali Book.
I have many books on Dali and his artwork. Some I have bought, some others have bought for me, but I was given this book as a gift, and I love it. I have decided that I do not need any of the other books on him, this one has all the famous pieces and more, some of the pictures I never even knew that he had created. Plus it is very informative. This is an amazing book, I would recommend anyone interested in surrealism to buy this book, for its price, it is a steal!
Customer Review: A stunning collection of beautiful reproductions
“Salvador Dali: The Paintings” is quite impressive. It’s one of Taschen’s finest books, those thousand-dollar limited editions notwithstanding. Thankfully, this massive collection is priced within the range of poor graduate students like myself.
If you’re like me, you may think you have a pretty good idea about what a Dali painting looks like. Everyone knows the “melting clock” style, but after spending some time with this collection, I was surprised at my ignorance. Dali painted in so many varied styles, that I couldn’t believe it. He’s painted in most every style from baroque to impressionism to abstract expressionism and more.
I was taken aback by this and began to question whether or not he actually had an artistic voice of his own. Sometimes when an artist seems to cover a wide range of styles, it’s no more than compensation for having no voice of their own. However, after a bit more study, I’m happy to report that this is not the case. No matter what style he adopts, it manages to gently subvert it, thereby putting his unique stamp on everything he does. When you look at how he can so skillfully master any given style and then twist its visual language, it’s no wonder he’s one of the great artists of the 20th century.
All this is to say, you’ll most likely be surprised at what you find in this collection. Thankfully, there is excellent commentary along with the paintings, so you have some historical and critical context. As for the reproductions themselves, they are stunning. Taschen’s reputation for quality is once again reaffirmed. The set is about 13″ by 10″, making the reproductions nice and big.
I could go on, but it’s not necessary. If you’re interested in Dali, you need this wonderful collection. You’ll enjoy many hours of strange and beautiful work.
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Surrealism Reviewed LTM are proud to announce the long-awaited sequel to the acclaimed Futurism & Dada Reviewed collection, with a full length archive CD titled Surrealism Reviewed. For the very first time, original recordings by the following key artists, writers, poets & theorists are now gathered together on a single volume, including Marcel Duchamp, Andre Breton, Robert desnos, Louis Aragon, Max Ernst, Salvador Dali, Triatan Tzara, Philippe Soupault, Man Ray, Roland Penrose, Antonin Artaud, Lee Miller, Herbert Read, Jean Cocteau. The various recordings, made between 1929 & 1963, include poetry, interviews, lectures & manifestos. Most are in the English language, & some in French. Some, such as those by Desnos (1938) & Read (1937), have not been heard since they were first recorded onto acetate discs. Running for 74 minutes & featuring extensive sleevenotes, the disc is a must for all students of 20th Century art &
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