Dalí – The Masterworks

 

🔹 Editor: Eric Shanes

🔹 Subject:  Salvador Dalí

🔹 Publisher: Studio Editions

🔹 Edition & Year: 1990 Edition

🔹 Binding: Hardcover

🔹 Pages: 144

🔹 Size: 11.5 in × 12 in

🔹 Language: English 🇬🇧

 

Dalí – The Masterworks, edited by Eric Shanes, is a spectacular large-format art publication celebrating the extraordinary imagination and artistic genius of Salvador Dalí, one of the most iconic and provocative figures of 20th-century art. Published in 1990 by Studio Editions, this hardcover edition (144 pages, impressive 11.5 × 12 inches format) is presented in English language and offers readers a visually immersive exploration of Dalí’s surreal universe.

Dalí’s art is renowned for its dreamlike imagery, bizarre symbolism, technical precision, and psychological intensity. This volume brings together many of his most celebrated works, allowing readers to experience the full richness of his surrealist imagination.

One of the defining strengths of this book is its large-format visual presentation, making it especially suitable for appreciating the intricate detail, dramatic compositions, and vibrant colors that characterize Dalí’s paintings.

The book includes:

• High-quality reproductions of Dalí’s masterworks
• Analysis of symbolism, technique, and surrealist themes
• Insights into Dalí’s life, personality, and artistic philosophy
• Contextual discussion of Surrealism and modern art
• Dreams, subconscious imagery, and psychological symbolism
• Time, memory, and illusion
• Fantasy, religion, and mythology
• The relationship between reality and imagination

The book also explores Dalí’s role within the Surrealist movement alongside artists such as:

• André Breton
• René Magritte

The oversized format (11.5 × 12 inches) enhances the visual experience dramatically, making this volume ideal as both a collector’s display book and an art reference.

this book is highly relevant for:

• Salvador Dalí art book
• Dalí masterworks
• Surrealism art history
• large format art books
• Studio Editions art publications

The writing style is informative, engaging, and visually focused, making it suitable for both casual readers and serious art enthusiasts.

Studio Editions is known for producing visually impressive art books, and this edition reflects that reputation through its elegant design and high-quality reproductions.

As a 1990 hardcover edition, this volume carries strong collector appeal, particularly for admirers of Surrealism and modern art.

Dalí – The Masterworks is more than an art book—it is a journey into the surreal imagination of one of modern art’s greatest visionaries, offering readers a rich and unforgettable visual experience.

• ✦ Editor: Eric Shanes
• ✦ Subject: Salvador Dalí
• ✦ Publisher: Studio Editions, 1990 Edition
• ✦ Format: Hardcover, 144 pages
• ✦ Size: 11.5 × 12 inches – oversized illustrated format
• ✦ Language: English 🇬🇧
• ✦ Genre: Art / Modern Art History
• ✦ Content: Artwork reproductions, analysis, biography
• ✦ Themes: Surrealism, dreams, symbolism, imagination
• ✦ Writing Style: Informative and visually engaging
• ✦ Visual Quality: High-quality large-format plates
• ✦ Ideal For: Collectors, students, art enthusiasts
• ✦ ⭐ Collector Value: Oversized illustrated Dalí volume

🔹 Collector’s Note

This 1990 hardcover edition of Dalí – The Masterworks is a highly desirable collectible for lovers of Surrealism and modern art. Its oversized format, rich visual presentation, and focus on Dalí’s most iconic works make it an exceptional addition to collections centered on Salvador Dalí, Surrealist art, and luxury illustrated art books.