In this revised and updated edition of art historian Dawn Ades's seminal
study of Salvador Dalí, based on interviews with the artist, Ades
examines what accounts for Dalí's popularity, exploring such issues as
the accessibility of his imagery and his talent as a self-publicist.
This book reconsiders the Dali´ phenomenon, from his early years and the
development of his technique and style to his relationship with the
Surrealists, his exploitation of Freudian ideas, and the image that he
created of himself as the mad genius artist.
This new edition of Dalí is an accessible and vibrantly illustrated
introduction to one of the most significant artists of the twentieth
century.