Joan Miro was a Spanish painter known for his playful, colorful paintings that incorporated bright colors and dark lines. He lived from 1893 to 1983 and worked in the surrealist style, painting fantastical scenes and dreamlike imagery. This document discusses several of Miro's paintings, including self-portraits and works inspired by nature, the night sky, and mythology. It also provides context on Miro's life and the surrealist movement.