Salvador Dalí's early education was significantly influenced by his exposure to impressionism and Surrealism. He attended the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando, where he honed his skills in drawing and painting. His formative years consisted of studying various artistic movements and experimenting with avant-garde techniques, which allowed him to develop his unique style. Additionally, Dalí’s upbringing, filled with bohemian influences, including the free-spirited nature of his father, encouraged his surrealist approach to art.