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"Surrealism is destructive, but it destroys only what it considers to be shackles limiting our vision.''
-- Salvador Dalí, Declaration, 1929.


I believe Salvador Dali’s surrealistic painting of a woman and a stage is more worthy of recognition opposed to the Mona Lisa by Leonardo Da Vinci. Dali creatively jibes an image of a woman and a stage together in one portrait by disguising the features of a woman as stage props. The uncommon depiction of a woman and a stage can be interpreted in various fashions. Nevertheless, I am convinced Dali is expressing the importance of individuality through
this portrait.


The vibrant colors of Dali’s painting are more appealing to viewers in relevance to the dusky hues of the Mona Lisa. The features of the woman are equally balanced and the use of complimentary colors repeated, creating a rhythmic painting. Furthermore, the eccentric quality of Dali’s portrait provides the artwork with adequate movement. In contrast, the Mona Lisa consists of dismal shades with a lack of vitality.


In summary, I enjoy Salvador Dali’s artwork of the woman and the stage on an account of the originality of the painting. Dali’s artistic abilities are present in this illustration, along with his comprehension of valuing personal style. Salvador’s painting of a woman and a stage should be entitled to a superior level of appreciation.

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