EAN: 9783791387949

MAGRITTE - ALEXANDER ADAMS KARTONIERT (TB)

This revelatory examination of the Surrealist master updates prevailing theories about
Magritte's life and beliefs  and offers a surprising new assessment of an artist who strived
for anonymity rather than fame. Throughout his career  Magritte subverted expectations about
artists in the world by disguising himself as an unremarkable member of the bourgeoisie. While
the public mined his work for symbolism and deep meaning  the truth is  that with Magritte 
what you see is what you get. What readers will get with this gorgeous volume is a deeply
engaging overview of Magritte's entire career  and an eloquent argument that his Surrealist
masterpieces were simply an extension of the Romantic tradition. Chronologically arranged  this
volume features fullpage reproductions of thirty-five works  each paired with a concise text
that highlights its significance in Magritte's catalog. In addition to greatest hits  such as
Time Transfixed   1938  The Treachery of Images   1929  and The Lov ers  1928  the inclusion of
several lesser-known works provides an overview of the range and character of Magritte's art.
Readers will become acquainted with the main figures in the artist's life  including relatives
colleagues  rivals  and they will see how Magritte's relationships with collectors and dealers
led to the production of particular works  as well as how his theories about painting evolved
over the years. Across this compact but utterly satisfying book  Magritte's exquisite use of
color  his grasp of collage and composition  and his superb gifts for invention and mood are
luminously and thrillingly in evidence.

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