<human>:  How did the Spanish Civil War influence Salvador Dali's work?
<bot>: The Spanish Civil War had a profound influence on the work of Salvador Dali. The conflict between the republicans and the nationalists and the disruption it caused had a direct influence on the artist, and is frequently seen in his works. Dali was able to portray the chaos and destruction of the civil war in a unique and profound manner, which captured the fear, pain and sorrow of a nation being torn apart. The oppressive atmosphere of Spain during the war led to a sense of pessimism in his work, and as a result many of his political works featured themes of violence and death. Dali was also an active supporter of the republican side, and his works served to capture the spirit of resistance that was present in Spain during the war.