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Through shock and paradox, Rene Magritte sets out to reveal the mysterious nature of thought. His paintings, with their unexpected juxtaposition of objects, are a deliberate defiance of common sense. In this classic study, Suzi Gablik explains how Magritte was never involved in the experimental techniques and stylistic innovations of the other Surrealists, and how, as a result, his work has proved to hold more options for the future. 228 illus., 19 in color.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a well written book that examines the life and work of Magritte. The writer lived in Magritte's house for six months in the sixties and consequently the book gives the extra dimension of personal knowledge of the artist. The only down side of this edition is that most of the pictures discussed are in b&w with only a few colour plates. Overall though I would recomend that this is the definitive text to be read about Magritte, and if you want to see the pictures in colour then buy a good coffee table art book. But read this.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Typical of the World series this book is instructive and stuffed full of illustrations mainly black and white,interspersed with some colour plates.Excellent critique by Suzi Gablik and it is well researched and reveals some gems along with the more well known aspects of the artist.Most illuminating is a piece called 'Lifeline' in Appendix II which reveals some fascinating insights into both the artists thinking as well as childhood memories that have influenced him.
Throughout the book we share Magritte's constant questioning of how the viewer looks at works of art. He recognised that there is often a knee jerk reaction on a viewer's part to interpret when there may be no meaning intended on the part of the artist. His work constantly questions the location of the visual field. Is the outside world an extension of the individual's inner world? What then does the painting really represent? What creates an object and what gives it meaning? These questions are at the root of the absurd relationships he sets up with seemingly unrelated objects in his paintings.But we learn in fact the often surreal associations that they suggest on deeper levels. In essence Magritte's work deeply questions how the individual creates the world,both inner and outer.
A must read for anyone who has wanted to know more about where Magritte was coming from. Ideal for the layman and art historian alike.
Throughout the book we share Magritte's constant questioning of how the viewer looks at works of art. He recognised that there is often a knee jerk reaction on a viewer's part to interpret when there may be no meaning intended on the part of the artist. His work constantly questions the location of the visual field. Is the outside world an extension of the individual's inner world? What then does the painting really represent? What creates an object and what gives it meaning? These questions are at the root of the absurd relationships he sets up with seemingly unrelated objects in his paintings.But we learn in fact the often surreal associations that they suggest on deeper levels. In essence Magritte's work deeply questions how the individual creates the world,both inner and outer.
A must read for anyone who has wanted to know more about where Magritte was coming from. Ideal for the layman and art historian alike.
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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Great for beginner art lovers as well as experts-Fast read!
16 Sep 1999
Format:Paperback
This book illustrates the reader through Magritte's life while giving background to the works. I read this book for fun and subsequently decided to study Magritte in school. It discusses surrealism as a whole as well as the historical context of Magritte's work. This book got me hooked on Magritte!!
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