TG_Person: Salvador Dali

Age Group(s): Owlets (12-14)

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PREDICTION / BRAINSTORMING FOR STUDENTS
1. What comes to mind when you hear the word “surreal”?
2. How can dreams influence art and creativity?
3. What role does imagination play in solving complex problems?

WHAT STUDENTS WILL LEARN

1. Understand the life and artistic journey of Salvador Dalí
2. Recognize the key characteristics of Surrealism in art
3. Explore the concept of analytical thinking in artistic creation
4. Analyze how Dalí navigated complexity in his life and work
5. Identify the influence of personal experiences on artistic expression
6. Examine the relationship between imagination and reality in art
7. Discover the impact of Dalí’s work on modern art and culture

KEYWORDS

Salvador Dalí, Surrealism, analytical thinking, paranoiac-critical method, dream-like imagery, subconscious, artistic innovation, complexity, imagination, reality, visual art, multimedia, Figueres, Spanish artist, 20th-century art

A QUICK SUMMARY

Salvador Dalí (1904-1989) was a prominent Spanish Surrealist artist known for his striking and bizarre images. Born in Figueres, Spain, Dalí showed early artistic talent and attended the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Madrid. His journey to artistic greatness was marked by his involvement with the Surrealist movement and the development of his unique paranoiac- critical method.

Dalí’s work is characterized by dream-like scenes, meticulous detail, and the blending of reality with imagination. His most famous painting, “The Persistence of Memory” (1931), featuring melting clocks, exemplifies his style. Throughout his career, Dalí explored various media, collaborating on films, fashion, and advertising projects.

In his later years, Dalí returned to his hometown of Figueres, where he established the Dalí Theatre-Museum. His legacy continues to influence artists and thinkers worldwide, showcasing the power of analytical thinking in navigating the complexities of art and life.

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