Joan Miró was a Spanish painter born in Barcelona in 1893 who developed a surrealist style of abstract forms and shapes. He began taking painting classes at age 7 and later invited other artists to his home to experiment with surrealism. His artwork featured floating body parts, distorted animals, and dream-like imagery in works such as The Village, The Farm, and Maternity. Miró had success in both France and Spain with his surrealist paintings throughout his career.