Dali
Definition
Proper noun A Spanish surrealist artist known for his technical skill, precise draftsmanship, and the striking, bizarre, and dreamlike images in his work. He was a prominent figure in the Surrealist movement.
Usage
This word is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to the artist Salvador Dalí. It is typically used in contexts discussing art, history, or culture. * The museum is hosting a major exhibition featuring works by Dalí. * Dalí's most famous painting is The Persistence of Memory.
Advanced Usage
- Adjectival Use: The name "Dalí" can be used attributively to describe things related to his style or work.
- The film has a Dalí-esque, dreamlike quality.
- She collects Dalí lithographs.
Variants and Related Words
- Dalíesque (adjective): Having a quality reminiscent of Salvador Dalí's surrealist art, characterized by bizarre, dreamlike, or melting forms.
Synonyms
- Salvador Dalí (full name)
Related Phrases and Concepts
- Surrealism: The 20th-century avant-garde movement in art and literature which Dalí was associated with, seeking to release the creative potential of the unconscious mind.
- The Persistence of Memory: The iconic 1931 painting by Dalí featuring melting clocks.
- Paranoiac-critical method: A surrealist technique developed by Dalí for accessing the subconscious.
Noun
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surrealist Spanish painter (1904-1989)
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