Salvador Dalí was a Spanish painter and sculptor. Initially inclined towards impressionism, he later became the most popular representative of surrealism. He was one of the most famous surrealist artists of all time and recognized worldwide for his work full of dreamlike images. He distanced himself from surrealism in the 1940s, but continued to experiment with various styles and techniques throughout his career. In addition, he created a remarkable amount of sculptures and jewelry, he also left his work in the scenic world through the creation of ballets, scenery and costumes for operas, as well as in the world of design, advertising and film.