DALI

This illustrated survey presents seventy-four brilliant, full-color reproductions of work from an astonishing career, beginning with canvases rearely seen. Organized under chapter headings that suggest the intriguing content of Dalí's work this book offers concise comments on each colorplate, providing insights into the phantasmagoric world conjured up by the man who publicized his art as being of 'myself - the great Dalí!' In addition to his prodigious output of paintings, drawings, and graphics, Dalí also created theater, opera, and ballet sets, was a pioneer in Surrealism filmmaking, illustrated numerous books, wrote an autobiography and a novel, and designed fashion and jewelry. Two magnificent, whimsical examples of the latter are included here.