A tight survey of one of Surrealism’s most recognizable figures, Dalí. The Paintings compiles the full scope of Salvador Dalí’s work into a compact, image-driven format. Presented by Robert Descharnes and Gilles Néret, the book moves beyond the familiar, incorporating lesser-seen paintings alongside sketches and archival material that track the evolution of his ideas. The focus stays on the visuals—distorted forms, dream logic, and recurring symbols—capturing how Dalí translated the subconscious into precise, often unsettling compositions.