Magritte : Masters of Art

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Magritte deliberately presented himself as an ordinary bourgeois figure, even as the public searched his paintings for hidden symbolism. This volume argues that his Surrealism grew naturally from the Romantic tradition, offering a clear, engaging overview of his career with thirty‑five full‑page works and concise commentary on each.

Alongside famous pieces like The Treachery of Images and The Lovers, the book includes lesser‑known works, insights into Magritte’s relationships, and the evolution of his ideas. His mastery of color, composition and mood is evident throughout, making this a compact yet richly illuminating portrait of the artist.

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Author: Alexander Adams
Language: Angļu valoda
Year of publication: 2022
Manufacturer: Prestel Publishing
Cover type: Soft cover
Number of pages: 112
product.Svars: 0.340 kg
ISBN code: 9783791387949

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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 full- page 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 Lovers, 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.