2007-11-29 20:24:39 · 4 answers · asked by Kendra 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Painting
When considering art and artists it is not a good idea to ask who is the best. I dont think that you, me or anyone can make a judgement like that.
I would like to rephrase your question and ask if Rene Magritte made a special contribution to art history, and if, so for what was he special?
Most people like his images because they show everyday objects - a pipe, a man in top hat, umbrellas, rain falling etc.- depicted in witty and amusing poses or situations.
Read "philosophical gestures" at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ren%C3%A9_Magritte#In_popular_culture
Also read a v. good summary of his approach to art and what was special about his painting at http://www.sfmoma.org/exhibitions/exhib_detail/00_exhib_rene_magritte.html
2007-11-29 22:39:14 · answer #1 · answered by angela l 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think Rene Magritte is considerably one of the best artist, but I do disagree with Puppy Zwole however, I do think he was a good painter and a great mind in the Surrealist movement..
When he came out with his 'Ceci n'est pas une pipe', was genius, it is NOT a pipe, it's a picture of a pipe which does put a new perspective on the way people view things..
I also think he was a very talented man, and put his own twist on Surrealism..Like in Personal Values, it's brilliant..
Yeah, but Dali wins as the greatest Surrealist ever anyway!
2007-11-30 07:37:37 · answer #2 · answered by Ladytron 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He jogs the imagination but he's not a great painter.
2007-11-29 20:28:38 · answer #3 · answered by Puppy Zwolle 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
idont
2007-11-29 20:26:48 · answer #4 · answered by Uncle Tom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋