Surrealist Painters Salvador Dali Diary Writings

Diary of a Genius

Biographies & Memoirs

Salvador Dalí

Arts & Literature

Macmillan

Westminster, Maryland, U.S.A.: Ballantine Books, 1974. very good trade paperback, no markings, color plates with introduction by J. G. Ballard. AR506527. 1st Print. Paperback. Very Good. 4to - over 9

Dali

Arts & Photography

History & Criticism

Ballantine Books

For many, Salvador Dalí (1904–1989) represents the Surrealist painter par excellence, one whose work explored his own dream life, hallucinations, and fetishes in the process of objectifying the irrational elements of the unconscious. In this rare and important volume, the painter expresses (in his inimitably eccentric fashion) his ideas of what painting should be, expounds on what is good and bad painting, offers opinions on the merits of Vermeer, Picasso, Cézanne, and other artists, and expresses his thoughts on the history of painting. In a blend of outrageous egotism and unconventional humor, Dalí presents 50 "secrets" for mastering the art of painting: "the secret of sleeping while awake," "the secret of the periods of carnal abstinence and indulgence to be observed by the painter," "the secret of the painter's pointed mustaches," "the secret of learning to paint before knowing how to draw," "the secret of the painter's marriage," "the secret of the reason why a great draughtsman should draw while completely naked," and many other Daliesque prescriptions for artistic success. Illustrated with the artist's own drawings, this volume is a fascinating mixture of serious artistic advice, lively personal anecdotes, and academic craftsmanship. It is, according to the San Francisco Chronicle, "in lay-out and clarity of design . . . a remarkable work of art in itself." Especially esteemed for its insights into modern art, 50 Secrets of Magic Craftsmanship is indispensable reading for any student of Surrealism or 20th century painting.

50 Secrets of Magic Craftsmanship (Dover Fine Art, History of Art)

Dover Publications

The facts of his life are all here, from his birth in Spain in 1904 through his studies and his military service and his arrival in Paris and then in the US and his work not only in painting but also in the ballet, in window dressing, and in film.

The Unspeakable Confessions of Salvador Dali

William Morrow

Dali's themes and philosophical reflections are illustrated in a chronological collection of his cosmic paintings

Dali by Dali (English and French Edition)

Harry N. Abrams

Secret Life of Salvador Dali

Imprint unknown

The Collected Writings Of Salvador Dalí

Exhibition catalog published in conjunction with the Dalí & Schiaparelli exhibition at The Dali Museum, St. Petersburg, FL from October 2017 - Jan 2018.

Dali and Schiaparelli

Salvador Dali Museum

Elsa Schiaparelli

Salvador Dali: 24 Masterpieces Postcard Book

Hazan (Fernand) Editions,France

Kompakt. 400 Kunstwerke des provokanten Surrealisten

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