Childhood experiences significantly influenced the life and art of Salvador Dalí. Growing up in Catalonia, Spain, Dalí’s early exposure to art, particularly Impressionism and Surrealism, shaped his creative vision. His unique home environment and complex relationship with his parents fueled his imagination. Additionally, the tragic loss of his mother at a young age left a profound psychological impact, informing his later works. Dalí’s artworks often explore themes of dreams, subconscious desires, and the bizarre, reflecting the surreal nature of his childhood experiences.