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           After passing through phases of Cubism, Futurism and Metaphysical painting, Dali joined the Surrealists in 1929 and his self-publicity made

 him the representative of the movement. He claimed that his eccentricity and exhibitionism were the sources of his creative energy.

           His paintings employed techniques that were contradicted by the unreal "dream" themes he depicted. Dali developed an interest in science, 

religion, and history. He integrated things that he picked up from popular science magazines. Another source of inspiration were the great classic 

painters like Raphael, Velasquez, or Ingres.

            In 1937 Dalí visited Italy and adopted a more traditional style; this together with his political views led him to be expelled from the 

Surrealist ranks. He moved to the US in 1940 and remained there until 1955. During this time he devoted himself largely to self-publicity; his 

paintings had religious themes, although sexual subjects and pictures focusing on his wife were also used. 

            Salvador Dali's artworks combined his perfect painting technique with his fantastic and limitless imaginations. Salvador Dali is known for 

the shocking quality of his imagination. His spirit was also accompanied by a will for continuity. Dali consistently depicted the landscape of his 

homeland, one that became synonymous with the landscape of imagination and dreams. His life demonstrates the richness of living creatively in 

every aspect of one's existence.