Salvador Dalí, 1944
Oil on wood panel
51 x 41 cm
Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, Madrid
Salvador Dali, an already famous Spanish painter arrived in the United States during 1940. He spent eight years total in the U.S. and during his stay he took part in many projects including some in Theatre and film. It was in 1944 that he was inspired to create the painting above.
There is obvious symbolism in this painting. Your task is to evaluate the symbols in this painting and arrive at a conclusion as to what painting is about. There is no right or wrong answer as long as you can back up your thoughts. For example: a pomegranate is known to symbolize resurrection and the hope of eternal life in Christianity. How can you fit this with the meaning of the painting? (7-12 sentences) Remember to respond to at least one other classmate.
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