Salvador Dali

Term Paper # 116759

Art > Artists

An overview of the life and influences of Salvador Dali.

3,108 words () | 6 sources | MLA | 2009 | United States

Published on: Oct 20, 2009

Paper Summary:

This paper talks about the life of Salvador Felipe Jacinto Dali I Domenech, more commonly known as Salvador Dali. Dali's childhood is summarized, as well as the influence his family, especially the death of his mother had on him. The paper tracks Dali's artistic career, his meeting with Pablo Picasso in Paris and his move back to Spain after having lived in the US. Also discussed are Dali's contributions to theater, fashion, and photography.

From the Paper:

"Salvador Felipe Jacinto Dali I Domenech, more commonly known as Salvador Dali, was born on May 11, 1904 in the small town of Figueres, Spain. He spent his childhood living in Figueres, and his family's summer home in the coastal village of Cadaques where his parents built his first studio. He was very well-off as a child growing up, as his father was a prosperous notary. He also had an older brother and sister. His brother died a year before Salvador was born. His brother's name was also Salvador, and his parents told him that he was his brother reincarnated, which he came to believe."

Sample of Sources Used:

"Salvador Dali". http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvador_dali. taken 4/19/2007.
"Salvador Dali". http://www.qsi.org/SVK/surrealism/salvador_dali.htm. taken 4/20/2007
"Salvador Dali: Biography". The Salvador Dali Museum. http://salvadordalimuseum. org/history/biography.html. taken 4/19/2007.
"Salvador Dali Biography-1904-1989". http://www.artelino.com/articles/salvador_dali.asp. taken 4/18/2007.
"Salvador Dali Biography". http://www.salvador-dali.org/dali/en_biografia.html. taken 4/21/2007.