Synopsis
An Arena special on the life and works of Salvador Dali, the events & things that influenced him and his paintings.
- Programme: Arena
- Episode: Salvador Dali
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 1989
- Art & Design
Licence: ERA Licence required
Free to watch for UK schools, colleges and universities with an ERA Licence
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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