004 Salvador Dali - One Minute History

Salvador Dali, born in Figueras, Spain, was a prominent surrealist artist known for his eccentricity and innovative art. He was expelled from art school and later from the surrealist movement. During World War II, he moved to the US, collaborating with Alfred Hitchcock and Walt Disney. Dali developed 'nuclear mysticism,' blending religion, math, and science. His legacy includes the Dali Theater and Museum, and his final works reflect complex theories. Dali's contributions extend beyond art, including a 3D hologram of Alice Cooper and a category in the world beer championships.

Where was Salvador Dali born?

• Barcelona, Spain

• Madrid, Spain

• Figueras, Spain

• Seville, Spain

Why was Salvador Dali expelled from art school?

• For failing his exams

• For plagiarizing artwork

• For declaring his examiners incompetent

• For not attending classes

Which artists did Dali spend time with before joining the surrealist movement?

• Warhol and Lichtenstein

• Picasso and Miro

• Van Gogh and Monet

• Rembrandt and Vermeer

What new art theory did Dali develop in the US?

• Cubism

• Abstract Expressionism

• Nuclear Mysticism

• Impressionism

What unique feature does Dali's final masterwork have when viewed from a distance?

• It resembles a famous landscape

• It changes colors

• It resembles Abraham Lincoln

• It appears three-dimensional