Our Mystery Artist for March is...
Salvador Dali!
Salvador Dali is a Spanish surrealist artist. He was born on May 11, 1904 and created artwork until he passed away on January 23, 1989. Surrealism was a very bizarre art form that allows the artist to tap into the subconscious mind. The artwork was very dream like and had a lot of juxtaposition in the artwork.Juxtaposition means when two things that are opposite or unlike each other are placed close together. Dali studied with other famous artists Pablo Picasso, Rene Magritte, and Miro in Paris.
To the left, we see Salvador Dali's most well known artwork, The Persistence of Memory. This artwork was painted in 1931. Look at the picture above and think about what you see. What do you think this artwork is about? Many think this artwork is about Dali's childhood. What do you think he is trying to say about his childhood?
Talk to someone at home about what you think this painting might be about. Check out the second link below to learn more about its meaning!
Below find links to more resources to learn more about Salvador Dali and Surrealism:
Are you inspired? Try out this Dali inspired artwork!
1. Draw a self portrait and add Dali's long curly mustache!
2. Dali is best known for his melting clocks. Try drawing a melting clock or create one using a paper you cut into a circle. Add all the clock details and then bend it so it looks like it is melting like Dali's!
Salvador Dali is a Spanish surrealist artist. He was born on May 11, 1904 and created artwork until he passed away on January 23, 1989. Surrealism was a very bizarre art form that allows the artist to tap into the subconscious mind. The artwork was very dream like and had a lot of juxtaposition in the artwork.Juxtaposition means when two things that are opposite or unlike each other are placed close together. Dali studied with other famous artists Pablo Picasso, Rene Magritte, and Miro in Paris. 
To the left, we see Salvador Dali's most well known artwork, The Persistence of Memory. This artwork was painted in 1931. Look at the picture above and think about what you see. What do you think this artwork is about? Many think this artwork is about Dali's childhood. What do you think he is trying to say about his childhood?
Talk to someone at home about what you think this painting might be about. Check out the second link below to learn more about its meaning!
Below find links to more resources to learn more about Salvador Dali and Surrealism:
Are you inspired? Try out this Dali inspired artwork!
1. Draw a self portrait and add Dali's long curly mustache!
2. Dali is best known for his melting clocks. Try drawing a melting clock or create one using a paper you cut into a circle. Add all the clock details and then bend it so it looks like it is melting like Dali's!