The master of the surrealist movement, was an artist not limited to a particular style or media. Dali's paintings are characterized by meticulous draftsmanship and realistic detail, with brilliant colors heightened by transparent glazes. Most of his paintings depict dream imagery and everyday objects in unexpected forms. Whether working from pure inspiration or on a commissioned illustration, Dali's matchless insight and symbolic complexity are apparent. His excellence as a creative artist will always set a standard for the art of the twentieth century.