Salvador Dalí and the Surrealists Their Lives and Ideas, 21 Activities

The bizarre and often humourous creations of Ren+ Magritte, Joan Mir+, Salvador Dal-, and other surrealists are showcased in this activity guide for young artists. Foremost among the surrealists, Salvador Dal- was a painter, filmmaker, designer, performance artist, and eccentric self-promoter. His famous icons, including the melting watches, double images, and everyday objects set in odd contexts, helped to define the way people view reality and encourage children to view the world in new ways. Dal-'s controversial life is explored while children trace the roots of some familiar modern images. These wild and wonderful activities include making Man Ray-inspired solar prints, filming a Dali-esque dreamscape video, writing surrealist poetry, making collages, and assembling art with found objects.

Michael Elsohn Ross is a science educator and the author of more than 35 children’s books including Sandbox Scientist, The Happy Camper Handbook, and Wormology, from the bestselling Backyard Buddies series. He lives in El Portal, California. Peter Tush is the curator of education at the Salvador Dalí Museum. He lives in St. Petersburg, Florida.

King Dalí; Lessons for a Young Artist; A Leap into the Subconscious; Dalí and the Surrealists; Dalí the Clown Prince; Celebrity Artist; Glossary; Index.