Dal!, like the Renaissance artists, refused to be restricted to one unique form of expression: to that of painting. He wished to go beyond that point by making new discoveries; by trying out new means of expression; one of which being the creation through the combination of precious stones and noble metals. This pocket-sized edition is a superb introductory guide to Dali's jewels. This edition includes a brief chronology of the Dal! Jewels, detailing their conception in the early 1940's, through to their most recent exhibition.