The most comprehensive book ever published on the painted works of Salvador Dalí — the visionary surrealist who transformed dreams, symbolism, and the subconscious into some of the most iconic images in modern art.
Dalí. The Paintings is a monumental art monograph that explores the complete painted oeuvre of Salvador Dalí through rare archival materials, newly uncovered works, historical documents, sketches, personal writings, and high-quality reproductions. Following years of research by leading Dalí expert Robert Descharnes and renowned art historian Gilles Néret, this definitive edition reveals numerous paintings reproduced publicly for the first time.
More than a traditional catalogue raisonné, this volume immerses readers in Dalí’s creative universe — tracing the evolution of his artistic identity, surrealist philosophy, obsessions, influences, and relentless ambition to become one of the most unforgettable artists of the 20th century.
Inside the book:
– Complete painted works of Salvador Dalí
– Surrealist art and modern art history
– Rare archival photography, sketches, and documents
– Dalí’s writings, drawings, and artistic studies
– Unpublished artworks and historical materials
– Connections between painting, cinema, fashion, ballet, and design
– Large-format reproductions of Dalí masterpieces
Featured works and themes include:
– The Persistence of Memory
– Hallucinogenic Toreador
– Tuna Fishing
– Dalí’s tributes to Velázquez and Michelangelo
– Surrealist symbolism and subconscious imagery
– Early experiments with Cubism, Futurism, Impressionism, and Fauvism
The book explores how Dalí absorbed and challenged the dominant artistic movements of his era before developing his unmistakable surrealist style — filled with dreamlike landscapes, distorted figures, symbolic imagery, and psychological complexity.
It also examines Dalí’s collaborations and influence across multiple creative disciplines, including:
– Fashion
– Advertising
– Cinema
– Sculpture
– Decorative arts
– Theater and ballet
Lavishly produced and richly documented, this edition is an essential reference for collectors, art historians, designers, and anyone fascinated by surrealism, modern art, and Salvador Dalí’s extraordinary imagination.
Perfect for:
– Art collectors and galleries
– Fans of surrealism and modern art
– Interior designers and creatives
– Luxury coffee table book collections
– Art history students and researchers
– Readers interested in Salvador Dalí and 20th-century culture
Authors:
Robert Descharnes — photographer, writer, and internationally recognized leading authority on Salvador Dalí.
Gilles Néret — acclaimed art historian, museum curator, and author of numerous major TASCHEN art publications.
Hardcover, 21 x 26 cm, 2.67 kg, 752 pages
