Review: 'Magritte' by Marcel Paquet
- Caroline Selby
- Jan 1, 2021
- 1 min read
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Magritte by Marcel Paquet explores the famous surrealist painter René Magritte’s life and art. It is divided into the sections (1) growing up in the Black Country, (2) the enigma of poetry, (3) the body in painting, (4) images and words, (5) thought rendered visible, and (6) René Magritte 1898-1967 life and work. Alongside a collection of Magritte’s artwork, Paquet analyzes some of the famous artist’s most famous works of art and the inspiration behind them.
I really liked this book. I have always liked and been intrigued by Magritte’s artwork, and I loved getting to delve deeper into the meaning and inspiration behind his art. I also enjoyed learning about Magritte’s life outside of painting and how his wife and friends impacted and carried over into his art. Surrealism is one of my favorite art movements, as I find the artwork visually captivating and powerful in their messages. Overall, I loved this book about Magritte and recommend it to anyone who, like me, loves art!
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