Todays (well yesterdays!) class

I found todays class actually very interesting, but i also love history so that could be why. The part i found the most interesting was about surrealism, mostly because i've studied those artists before, but never their roots. I visited the Dali museum in Spain, Teatre-Museu ,which is actually a giant piece of surrealist art in itself...

Incorporating some of Dali's most famous images, such as the egg. In this museum i was particularly struck by the size of some of the work. Dali is actually buried in the crypt of the museum, because it was built in his home town! I was most struck by the famous piece of the furniture. that when looked at at the right angle creates a face meant to look like Mae West..

There was many great rooms, and great exhibits here, especially one that was set in an outside courtyard. Also many people, as i was also, were struck by the giant ceiling painting present in the museum. The museum contains rooms and painted walls designed by Dali especially for this Museum. I found it brought a whole new level and meaning to surrealism to have it in the whole building all around you.

Next challenge is to try and read this Manifesto on surrealism...wish me luck!