PRESIDENT LART UNIVERSE GROUP MR. BENIAMINO LEVI AND
CULTURAL COUNCILOR CITY OF MODENA ANDREA BORTOLOMASI
Medicine and Science
Studying animals in Dalinian symbolism (e.g., ants, elephants, giraffes, or rhinoceroses) and nature through his Fruit Collection, or explaning his Book “Medicine and Science” (1970) where consisting of 8 drypoint etchings with color depicting characters such as Louis Pasteur, Pierre Curie, Madame Curie, Enrico Fermi, Alexander Fleming
Psychology & Dreams
Discussing the role of the subconscious and dreams in Dalí’s art, exploring Sigmund Freud’s studies.
Philosophy & Symbolism
Analyzing Dalí’s recurring use of symbols and their meanings. Understanding his philosophical outlook on reality and perception.
Literature & Poetry
Exploring the works illustrated by Dalí, such as The Divine Comedy, Ovid’s Ars Amatoria, Gargantua and Pantagruel or “Much ado about Shakespeare”.
Studying Dalí’s collaborations with poets, playwrights, and novelists.
Fashion & Design
Examining Dalí’s impact on fashion, including his collaboration with Elsa Schiaparelli.
Analyzing his contributions to jewelry design and advertising, such as the creation of the Chupa Chups logo. Studying his influence on interior design, including the Mae West Lips Sofa, the Leda Chair or the Vis a Vis Gala Dalí sofa.
The educational project of the Dalí Universe explores the vast
artistic pro- duction of Salvador Dalí, integrating his works into an educational program that spans various disciplines. Adapted for different educational levels, from ele- mentary school to university, the project touches on fields such as religion, litera- ture, mathematics, physics, psychology, cinema, history, design and abusly art.Dalí’s genius is exemplified through his reinterpretation of the “Divine Comedy”, iconic designs like the “Mae West Lips Sofa” and the “Bracelli” lamp, and his collaboration with Elsa Schiaparelli in fashion. Additionally, his interest in physics, as seen in his “soft watches” works, and mathematics, through the study of the golden ratio and the Fibonacci sequence, highlights his multidisciplinary contributions.
Art
Exploring Salvador Dalí’s unique artistic techniques, including surrealism, symbolism, dreams, and illusion.
Understanding how Dalí revolutionized modern art through painting, sculpture, and multimedia.
History & Culture
Analyzing Dalí’s influence on 20th-century art and the historical context of his works.
Exploring Dalí’s connections to past artworks, particularly in his tarot collection, such as the Five of Swords card, where Charles I of England is depicted or
Mathematics
Studying Dalí’s fascination with geometry, the golden ratio, and the Fibonacci sequence.
Physics
Examining Einstein’s concept of time and Newton’s theory in relation to Dalí’s work.
ELEONORA FIETTA DALI’ UNIVERSE EDUCATION