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Magritte: Attempting The Impossible
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The Ongoing Relevance Of Belgian Painter Ren Magritte May Lie In The Semiotic Character Of His Work And Its Ability To Create Chasms Between The World, Its Surfaces And The Signs We Use To Occupy It. Magritte'S Paintings Offer A Space For The Viewer To Contemplate The Emptiness Of Signs And To Locate That Emptiness In A World We Recognizeindeed, The Artist Relies On The Props Of Normalcy In Order To Upend, Invert And Collapse Them Into The Terra Incognita Where Life Leaves Off And Art Begins. The Mind Loves The Unknown, He Avowed, It Loves Images Whose Meaning Is Unknown, Since The Meaning Of The Mind Itself Is Unknown. In Attempting The Impossible We Have A New Definitive Magritte Monograph, Replacing David Sylvester'S Volume Of The Early 1990S. Featuring More Than 300 Works, It Contains Much Unpublished Material And Includes Chapters Covering Magritte'S Photography, Drawings And Influence On German And American Contemporary Art. Each Chapter Opens With A Close Reading Of A Key Worksuch As The Treachery Of Images (This Is Not A Pipe) Of 192829And A Reconstruction Of Its Intellectual And Historical Contexts. Art Historian Siegfried Gohr Examines Magritte'S Marriage And Friendships, The Phases Of His Work (From His Sunlit Renoir Period And His Priode Vache To His Bright And Visually Arresting Postwar Work, Which Had Such An Influence On The Advertising Industry), The Belgian Roots Of His Wit And Sensibility And His Word Paintings And Investigations Into The Paradoxes Of Representation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Magritte: Attempting the Impossible'? A: 'Magritte: Attempting the Impossible' explores the semiotic nature of René Magritte's work, examining how his paintings challenge the viewer's perception of meaning and representation.
- Q: Who is the author of this monograph? A: The author of 'Magritte: Attempting the Impossible' is Siegfried Gohr, a noted art historian.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'Magritte: Attempting the Impossible' contains a total of 336 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a classic presentation.
- Q: Is this book a new edition or a reprint? A: 'Magritte: Attempting the Impossible' is the first English edition, replacing earlier works on Magritte.
- Q: What kind of content can I expect in the chapters? A: Each chapter features a close reading of a key work by Magritte, along with a reconstruction of its intellectual and historical context.
- Q: Does this book include unpublished material? A: Yes, the book includes much unpublished material about Magritte's work, offering fresh insights into his art.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is listed in good condition, meaning it should show some signs of use but is still fully functional.
- Q: What are some topics covered in the book? A: The book covers topics such as Magritte's photography, drawings, his influence on contemporary art, and personal relationships.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to Magritte's work? A: Yes, 'Magritte: Attempting the Impossible' is suitable for both newcomers and those familiar with Magritte, as it provides a comprehensive overview of his artistic journey.