ABSTRACT

Born: May 11, 1904; Figueras, Spain Died: January 23, 1989; Figueras, Spain Area of Achievement: Art Contribution: During an active career that spanned

more than six decades, Dali emerged as the most popular and influential painter associated with the Surrealist movement. He became one of the towering figures of twentieth century art, noted not only for his painting but also for numerous other creative endeavors.