The Persistence of Memory, 1931, Dali

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Describe the composition of The Persistence of Memory
Typical landscape composition contrasts with the surreal subject matter, references the nature of dreams and challenges conventional genres.
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Describe the use of colour or tone used in The Persistence of Memory
background colours (heavenly pale blue and yellow) creates peaceful atmosphere linking to dream
Dark muted brown evokes themes of sadness or loss, linking to death in
Aesthetically pleasing complimentary primary colours (Red and blue of the two clocks)
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Describe the use of Light & tone used in The Persistence of Memory
Heavenly light on Cliffs Of Cadaquez idealises themes of childhood and innocence
Strong use of shadow to show solidity of objects and reinforce realism.
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Describe the use of Space & depth/relief used in The Persistence of Memory
Orthogonal running down the side of a box or coffin to show use of linear perspective
Realistic use of scale to show depth
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Describe the use of Line or brushwork used in The Persistence of Memory
Hyperrealist detailed brushwork, especially on small scale work, Contrasts with subject matter (seen on the clocks despite their abstracted form of appearing melted in the sun)
Portrays confusion in distinguishing real life from a dream
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What were the Influence from cultural/social factors on The Persistence of Memory?
Psychologist Freud- ‘The interpretation of Dreams’
Cubism showed destruction of forms allowed for depictions of more conceptual ideas, (states of mind)
Dada abolished ideas of art world and their use of juxtapositions and randomness.
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What were the Influence from political on The Persistence of Memory?
Links between Surrealism, anarchism and socialism.
Dali and Breton were frustrated with governing bodies (the state and the church etc.) and in turn looked beyond this as a means for expression.
After WWI world seen as a bleak affected by trauma, conflict
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What were the Influence from technological factors on The Persistence of Memory?
Camera had been developed, there was no longer a need for realism in a traditional sense.
Attempts to convey states of mind and conceptual themes that cannot be captured in a photo.
Attitudes toward industrialisation shown with conflict between manmade a
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What were the stylistic comments on The Persistence of Memory?
Juxtaposition of technique and subject matter to demonstrate the relationship between the irrational and the rational
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What were the Use of materials, techniques & processes used on The Persistence of Memory?
Created realism in a new way not painting directly from a subject or model.
Minute brushwork moved away from process of abstraction found in earlier movements (e.g. Dada and Cubism)
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What did Dali say about Persistence of Memory?
-“Surrealism is destructive, but it destroys only what it considers to be shackles limiting our vision”
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Dark muted brown evokes themes of sadness or loss, linking to death in
Aesthetically pleasing complimentary primary colours (Red and blue of the two clocks)

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