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René Magritte, 1898-1967 / Jacques Meuris ; [English translation, Michael Scuffil].
Series: Taschen's 25th anniversaryPublication details: Köln, Ger. ; Taschen, c2007.Edition: 25th anniversary special edDescription: 216 p. : col. ill. ; 31 cmISBN:- 9783822836866
- 3822836869
- Magritte [Cover title]
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Summary: This volume traces the influences on Belgian surrealist artist Magritte's work through 400 illustrations that show the full range of his creativity. Not only the well-known paintings but also lesser-known murals, photographs, sculptures, and commercial works are represented. Magritte became well known for a number of witty and thought-provoking images. His intended goal for his work was to challenge observers' preconditioned perceptions of reality and force viewers to become hypersensitive to their surroundings, creating paintings that show bizarre images depicted in a realistic manner.
How does one become a Magritte? -- The undogmatic surrealist -- Magritte the realist--imagination and inspiration -- From reality to poetry and mystery -- Painting--no; image--yes -- Entertainment, irony and derision--the "Renoir" and "Vache" periods -- From advertising to art--from art to concepts -- Life and works -- Bibliography -- Exhibitions -- Acknowledgements.
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American University in Dubai | American University in Dubai | Main Collection | N 6973 .M28 M48 2009 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 5067973 |
Original edition published in 1991.-- Book cover
Includes bibliographical references (p. 214).
How does one become a Magritte? -- The undogmatic surrealist -- Magritte the realist--imagination and inspiration -- From reality to poetry and mystery -- Painting--no; image--yes -- Entertainment, irony and derision--the "Renoir" and "Vache" periods -- From advertising to art--from art to concepts -- Life and works -- Bibliography -- Exhibitions -- Acknowledgements.
This volume traces the influences on Belgian surrealist artist Magritte's work through 400 illustrations that show the full range of his creativity. Not only the well-known paintings but also lesser-known murals, photographs, sculptures, and commercial works are represented. Magritte became well known for a number of witty and thought-provoking images. His intended goal for his work was to challenge observers' preconditioned perceptions of reality and force viewers to become hypersensitive to their surroundings, creating paintings that show bizarre images depicted in a realistic manner.
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