Salvador Dalí (1904–1989) was a Spanish surrealist artist renowned for his technical skill, precise draftsmanship, and the striking and bizarre images in his work. Born in Figueres, Catalonia, Dalí received his formal education in fine arts in Madrid. Influenced by Impressionism and the Renaissance masters from a young age, he became increasingly attracted to Cubism and avant-garde movements. He moved closer to Surrealism in the late 1920s and joined the Surrealist group in 1929, soon becoming one of its leading exponents. His best-known work, The Persistence of Memory (1931), features melting clocks in a dreamlike landscape, exemplifying his unique approach to surrealism. Dalí's artistic repertoire extended beyond painting to include film, sculpture, and photography, often collaborating with other artists. His eccentric and flamboyant personality, coupled with his exceptional artistic talent, made him one of the most prominent figures of 20th-century art. Dalí passed away in his hometown of Figueres, where the Dalí Theatre-Museum now houses a large collection of his works.