Paintings Reproductions The Disintegration of Persistence of Memory, 1952-54 by Salvador Dali (Inspired By) (1904-1989, Spain) | WahooArt.com

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Paintings Reproductions The Disintegration of Persistence of Memory, 1952-54 by Salvador Dali (Inspired By) (1904-1989, Spain) | WahooArt.com

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[H2]Artist and Title[/H2] Salvador Dalí, a renowned Spanish artist, is the creator of [A href='https://WahooArt.com/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=the+disintegration+of+persistence+of+memory,disintegration,persistence,memory&']The Disintegration of Persistence of Memory[/A]. This painting is a re-creation of his famous 1931 work, [A href='https://WahooArt.com/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=the+persistence+of+memory,persistence,memory&']The Persistence of Memory[/A], and was completed in 1954. [H2]Media and Style[/H2] This oil on canvas painting measures 25.4 × 33 cm (10 × 13 in) and is an exemplary piece of Surrealism, a cultural movement that began in the early 1920s. The movement aimed to resolve the previously contradictory conditions of dream and reality into an absolute reality or super-reality. Surrealist works feature unexpected juxtapositions, non sequitur, and often, a deliberate irrationality. [H2]Dimensions[/H2] The painting's diminutive size is characteristic of Dalí's later works, which were often smaller than his earlier pieces. This change in scale may reflect the artist's shift towards more introspective and personal themes in his later years. [H2]Subject Matter and Symbolism[/H2] In this version, the landscape from the original work has been flooded with water. The painting depicts what is occurring both above and below the water's surface. The landscape of Cadaqués is now hovering above the water. The plane and block from the original are now divided into brick-like shapes that float in relation to each other, with nothing binding them. These represent the breakdown of matter into atoms, a revelation in the age of quantum mechanics. Behind the bricks, the horns receding into the distance symbolize atomic missiles, highlighting that despite cosmic order, humanity could bring about its own destruction. The dead olive tree from which the soft watch hangs has also begun to break apart. The hands of the watches float above their dials, with several conical objects floating in parallel formations encircling the watches. A fourth melting watch has been added. The distorted human visage from the original painting is beginning to morph into another of the strange fish floating above it. To Dalí, however, the fish was a symbol of life. [H2]Background[/H2] Dalí had been greatly interested in nuclear physics since the first atomic bomb explosions of July 1945 and described the atom as his 'favourite food for thought'. Recognizing that matter was made up of atoms which did not touch each other, he sought to replicate this in his art at the time, with items suspended and not interacting with each other. [H2]Museum[/H2] [A href='https://WahooArt.com/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=the+disintegration+of+persistence+of+memory,disintegration,persistence,memory&']The Disintegration of Persistence of Memory[/A] is housed in the [A href='https://WahooArt.com/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=salvador+dalí+museum,salvador,dalí,museum&']Salvador Dalí Museum[/A], located in St. Petersburg, Florida. This museum holds the largest collection of his work outside of Europe and offers a unique opportunity to explore the fascinating world of Salvador Dalí's art. [H2]Conclusion[/H2] [A href='https://WahooArt.com/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=the+disintegration+of+persistence+of+memory,disintegration,persistence,memory&']The Disintegration of Persistence of Memory[/A] is a captivating piece that showcases Dalí's mastery of Surrealism and his fascination with the mysteries of the universe. This painting offers a profound exploration of time, reality, and the human condition, inviting viewers to delve into their own unconscious minds and explore the boundless possibilities of the imagination. [B]Discover more about Salvador Dalí and his works on [A HREF='https://WahooArt.com/Artists/Salvador-Dali']WahooArt.com[/A][/B].