The Surreal World of Rene Magritte - explore the Mind of an Artistic Maverick - Art History School

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Please consider subscribing to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/arthistoryschool?sub_confirmation=1 And supporting this channel on Patreon, https://patreon.com/paulpriestleyart many thanks! René Magritte was a Belgian surrealist artist born in Lessines in 1898. He started creating art at a young age and became interested in surrealist art while living in Brussels in the 1920s. Magritte's work is characterized by his use of ordinary objects in unexpected contexts, creating a sense of mystery and intrigue in his art. He is best known for his paintings of everyday objects such as pipes, apples, and bowler hats, often placed in unusual settings or juxtaposed with other objects. Magritte's work has been praised for its meticulous attention to detail and its ability to challenge viewers' perceptions of reality. He married Georgette Berger in 1922 and made friends with Andre Breton, Paul Eluard, Hans Harp, Joan Miro and Salvador Dali of the Parisian Surrealist group. Despite experiencing personal tragedy throughout his life, including the suicide of his mother and the premature death of his wife, Magritte continued to create art that captivated audiences worldwide. Today, he is considered one of the most important artists of the 20th century and his work continues to inspire new generations of artists and thinkers. The Magritte Museum which opened in Brussels in 2009 holds over 200 of Magritte’s paintings, drawings and sculptures, well worth a visit. Interested in DRAWING? Check out my drawing channel: https://youtube.com/paulpriestleyart Would you like me to critique your drawing? Sign up here:- https:patreon.com/paulpriestleyart Want this video in your own language? Check out my video to see how: https://youtu.be/ZnoxutAvyaI For drawing and painting art tutorials designed for beginners - visit my website: - https://paulpriestleyart.com Follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PaulPriestleyArtVideos/ Follow our Twitter page: https://twitter.com/PriestleyonArt PATREON: I'd like to thank the following patrons whose support in the making of this video is much appreciated: Dee Ann Havely, Deirdre Feely, Denise Berg, Ivan Gilbert Rappaport, Mary Stewart, Nicolae Opris, S. Ryckman, Tatiana Lostorto, Tina Valentine, Visnja Zeljeznjak, Linda Frazier, Marnie Coutts, Stein Harald Os, Emily Liss, William Scott Griffiths, Dinny Hinds, Patrick Lefebvre, Philip Levene, Alena Sidorkina, Jeff Smith, Ashok Kanagasundram, Olivia McGoldrick, Rahman Yii, Sarah Hirsch, Kevin Coburn, Stacy Schweigler, Jennifer Ranghelli, Deborah Smith, Emily, Carol Tenson, Min A, Colin Parrish, Larry Specht, Rachel Bussert, David Cornwell, Kerri Southern, Yvonne Tsang, Lena Allen, Pierrette Konikow and Susan Valliant Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.