| René Magritte Contributor(s): Allmer, Patricia (Author) |
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ISBN: 1789141516 ISBN-13: 9781789141511 Publisher: Reaktion Books OUR PRICE: $19.80 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Art | History - Modern (late 19th Century To 1945) - Art | European - Art | Individual Artists - General |
| Dewey: 759.949 |
| Series: Critical Lives |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.1" W x 7.8" (0.35 lbs) 240 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Belgian surrealist artist Ren Magritte redefined the way we think about art. Famous for his men in bowler hats, he inspired generations of later artists from Andy Warhol to Jasper Johns with his witty and provocative work. In this illuminating new biography, Patricia Allmer radically repositions Magritte's work in relation to its historical and cultural circumstances. Allmer explores the significant influence of events and experiences in Magritte's early childhood and youth that are recorded in his letters and essays, including his memories of visiting fairs and circuses, of magical shows and performances, of the cinema, and, in particular, of his first encounter with his future partner, Georgette, on a carousel. Allmer's analyses of these events and their influence on both well-known and less familiar images give new insights into Magritte's art. The book will appeal to those who wish to know more about Magritte's life and work, as well as to the wide audience for surrealism. |
Contributor Bio(s): Allmer, Patricia: - Patricia Allmer is a leading scholar of surrealism and senior lecturer in art history at the University of Edinburgh. Her books include René Magritte: Beyond Painting and Lee Miller: Photography, Surrealism, and Beyond, and she has curated major exhibitions such as Angels of Anarchy: Women Artists and Surrealism. |