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

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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.
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[@masudashizue777]

I saw a feature on Magritte in a Japanese magazine 60 years ago and have been smitten ever since.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

He's a wonderful artist, I agree.

[@thedanespeaks]

I feel like Magritte really hit on the surrealism and absurdity of dreams much better than anyone else. The realism with something just "off" really does something so much better than Dali in my opinion. Also he literally painted the image everyone uses to describe semiotics.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

I must admit I prefer him to Dali, who probably was one of the world's greatest showmen.

[@Cua-tanet]

​@Art History School Yes. Dali was more of a performer than a painter. Also, he wasn't a nice person.

[@ceci1017]

@@Cua-tanet It is said he was a hitler sympathiser. Not really sure if it is true but damn.

[@KygoCalvinHarris-xu4kv]

René Magritte

[@goodname5920]

I know it's a different medium, but David lynch absolutely nailed how dreams work according to Freudian dream interpretation

[@samjohns3227]

I don't feel he ever really received the recognition he should have, what a genius this man was.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Perhaps not, but where would the advertising sector be without his ideas. Cheers

[@Merzui-kg8ds]

Fairly standard for great artists.

[@dnlgrmn7169]

He was well celebrated in his lifetime, and got many in many international exhibitions.

[@waen606]

Way ahead of his time ...still ahead of it.And as society devolves ..the gap will only become greater .

[@emiliayonekokumata7167]

When I first saw his paintings in a magazine in Brazil in the late 70s I was so intrigued that I kept his arts in my mind. What I most admire about all these great artists is the fact that they kept loyal to their beliefs, producing authentic arts, even being rejected. And the power of turning pain and harship in art, maybe was a way to give a real meaning to their lives.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Well said. Cheers

[@wishingonthemoon1]

I learned about him in art class when I began at the high school at 12 years old. He’d been a favorite of mine ever since then, the impression his paintings made me was so strong.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

His paintings are very memorable. True.

[@marccolten9801]

Thank you. In the mid 1960's I walked into the MOMA without knowing what was on display and walked right into the Magritte exhibit that you showed. It amazed me and I have loved his work ever since. The painting with the giant comb and wine glass was so realistic that you felt as if you could reach in and remove them, I also loved the ones you didn’t show like the fire breathing chess pieces. I never knew his life story until now.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

I have seen a few of his exhibitions over the years, he was an amazing artist.

[@JayGideon-7]

Paul you just keep out doing yourself! This was fascinating! I'm always so grateful for your videos. I'm 65 I've been painting all my life, I still don't think I'm very good and I try very hard. But I find that it is indeed the journey not the destination I'm after. You're an inspiration.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Many thanks William, much appreciated. Good luck with your painting. Cheers

[@simaturna9765]

@@ArtHistorySchool thank you sir 🙏Mr Paul please go on Your coverage is fascinating 🙏

[@KaBoomChannel]

That was great! Magritte is one of my favorite painters. A bit of trivia: The Beatles took his painting of the green apple as the symbol of their company Apple.

[@LK_508-30]

Saved my life, had to write a paper on Magritte and what makes him special, this video really helped me hit the nail on the head

[@ArtHistorySchool]

That's great, good luck with your paper.

[@constancewalsh3646]

Dear Paul, have you never tasted a delicious MIMOSA in bed with toast and eggs, served by a beloved? Now I see that this is your own created channel, am very grateful for you, and your love of art and artists of times gone by.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Really pleased you enjoy my channel. Cheers

[@imanelyazid4215]

What a brilliant video.. you explained art using art ... surrealism at its peak

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Many thanks.

[@marcelachaves875]

Thanks

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Really pleased you enjoyed the video and many thanks for your contribution, much appreciated. Cheers

[@tsl56]

These AHSs are most interesting. Now yours is a very narrated presentation, so the soundtrack is without words that might otherwise interfere with your own verbosity and showmanship. One of the things that sparked my interest in Magritte was the John Cale song, 'Rene Magritte'. But if you ever create a separate slideshow of Magritte's paintings you might want to consider using it as a soundtrack.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

My videos are about telling the story of the life of the artist, there are many slideshows out there, not sure we need another. I do like your suggestion of the song though.

[@marcelachaves875]

Absolutely wonderful video. Thank you fo the info on his life and work, brilliant.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers

[@jennyhughes4474]

Thank you for this. I've got a brain injury (got 16 years ago, caused by NHS medics' serious errors/injuries, in the UK) and had forgotten that I used to have a poster/print of Magritte's painting of shoes with toes up in my room, which at that time (when I was a very young adult) I really loved.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Yes, Red Shoes as the print is called, is an amazing image.

[@gogo-word]

Excellent overview of a quizzical painter. I enjoyed how he presented images that made one think, even question. Thanks!

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers

[@laburgy]

Extraordinary amount of fascinating information about Magritte whose work I have loved since the late 1960s. I particularly like your combination of his personal life and his career. Thank you so much.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@frops7698]

I’m an assistant at the painter’s house, you did a great and really accurate job, congratulation! (I guess you worked with the Silvester catalogue). I shared the video on our fb page ;) But you didn’t mention us, nor the address, 135 rue Esseghem in Brussels, we were the first René Magritte Museum, in 1999 :)

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Thank you for that, your comment is much appreciated and thank you for sharing my video on your FB page. Apologies, for not mentioning your museum specifically, there was so much more I could have mentioned. But I limit myself to covering an artist's life in less than 20 minutes so inevitably some things don't make the final video. I will, however, put a link to the first René Magritte Museum on the Magritte page of my website, artistinschool.com over the next couple of days. Cheers

[@tanjanovicic2926]

Amazing! Beautiful,beautiful,besutiful painter.🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸💞

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@paulpiacentini]

Excellent. Thank you.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Cheers

[@alijoueizadeh2896]

Thank you for your precious time.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

You are very welcome

[@luv2knit61]

I love this series. I learn so much about artists I would never have known about otherwise. I always look forward to a new video from you!

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Many thanks, really pleased you enjoy my videos. Cheers

[@Johnbartheart]

Me too!👍🏼

[@ikaria1371]

The best come back. Magritte was one of my favorite artist

[@ArtHistorySchool]

That's great.

[@LOGOASSASSIN]

Awesome thanks. He's a huge influence of mine.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad you liked the video. Cheers

[@LagartoEl]

Another great video! It occurs to me that the emphasis here is not on the technique or style, but on the thinking and the subject matter. Others have observed that Magritte's influence is massive and yet he remains a relatively obscure figure.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

That's very true his work certainly makes you think.

[@kambrose1549]

I love the huge array of paintings you use in your productions. They are often new to me and reveal a far greater breadth of work by each artist. Thankyou!

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad you like them! Many thanks

[@andrzejmaranda3699]

Art History School: REALLY INTRIGUING!

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Cheers

[@andrzejmaranda3699]

@@ArtHistorySchool : THANK YOU SOOO MUCH, Paul!

[@JaneCarr-tf7ro]

Thank you. I like the clear way you explain things. It's enjoyable and smooth on the ear.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@beblader9]

Always look forward to these!

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Cheers

[@dianeo]

Wonderful! One of my fav artists in the spotlight. Thank you for doing this.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

You are very welcome.

[@DonnaSnyder]

It's been so long since I've seen one of your ever excellent videos. I learned a number of details of Magritte's life I had not already known. Thank you.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Really pleased you enjoyed it! Cheers

[@astrid4532]

What a treat it is, dear Paul, to watch yr videos. They r so educative, informative, inspiring and interesting. Thank u very much for another amazing video! The details and facts are second to none. And it's so wonderful, how u illustrate yr videos with the works of the artist. Absolutely awesome. Thank u!

[@ArtHistorySchool]

You are very welcome. Cheers

[@governancesection9422]

Thanks so much for this. I just visited the museum today. Your talk helped me put what I saw into perspective.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad it was helpful! Cheers

[@pianotime8652]

Thank you again. Wonderful story, beautiful art and your voice is magic... I never heard about this painter. With every new video I become a better person. Now I know what I will check out at my visit to Belgium :)

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Thank you so much 😀 Enjoy your visit to Belgium

[@chrisandres6698]

This is incredible- more more more - making yourself into the artist’s work is a fantastic idea- imagine you as a Francis Bacon painting!

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Wow, thank you! Cheers

[@tradcatholic]

What a magnificent story teller you are. Thank you

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers

[@pmo8672]

I always feel so happy and inspired after watching your videos!! I love they way you tell the stories behind these artists's lives, and I always learn something interesting!

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Thank you so much 😀

[@pilarguerrero3405]

Interesting video about an artist I didn't know that much about. I look forward to visiting his museum. Thanks a lot for your work.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

My pleasure! Many thanks

[@marktabla5434]

16:20 the 10/28/22 Final Jeopardy clue about who did "L'oiseau de ciel" that none of the contestants got right brought me here. They all guessed Picasso and I'd never heard of Magtitte until now. Interesting stuff.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers

[@men_del12]

So far, as I learn to watch this channel, I think this artist has alot to talk more about his life than others. Mostly because his life story kinds uniquely bittersweet or something.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Cheers

[@phinnewman3347]

That's an extraordinary video. Thank you so much for your effort in sharing your passion.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers

[@alicekar4586]

This series is just brilliant

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Cheers

[@iandouceartist]

Hi, I'm new to you channel, I have an arts degree but always want to learn more, it helps my understanding of history and sometimes inspire my work. Thanks for producing such a well presented look at the world of art.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Welcome to my channel. I hope you enjoy my other videos. Cheers

[@danieladeutsch1708]

Thank you so much. Very fascinating! I have missed you, sir Paul. XX

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Really pleased you enjoyed the video. Cheers

[@wysiwyg2489]

The Brandenburg Konzert music at 0:40 is sublime. Great analysis! most ppl remembers him by his surrealist period only.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Many thanks. Cheers

[@trappedinacommet]

A longtime fan of Magritte's work, I never really learned about his life or influences. Thank you for rounding out my image of him. This was fascinating and brought a lot of the emotions I felt looking at his work just that much more accessible and human.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers

[@AnnaFitz]

Thank you so much for your wonderful work! Such an informative video about one of my favorite artists

[@ArtHistorySchool]

You are so welcome!

[@poeticoutlaw4504]

This is my favorite channel!

[@ArtHistorySchool]

That's great. Cheers

[@robertap.5993]

I'm going to Brussels next month and plan on visiting the museum that's shows his work.Looking forward to it 😎

[@ArtHistorySchool]

You should have a great time. Cheers

[@GeorgeXmeta]

really great video, I own a skateboard deck with Magritte's Son of Man, it hangs perfectly on my wall. Love his work,

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Impressive

[@michelenichele294]

You have given us another gem to enjoy. Merci beaucoup!🙏🤗

[@ArtHistorySchool]

My pleasure 😊

[@phoeberaymond8781]

I had a dream eerily similar to that painting with the pyramid one and now I feel like I need to finish painting it. Love this artist

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Cheers, he was brilliant.

[@Pablo-pd2gr]

Your channel is a treasure ❤❤❤

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Wow, thank you! Cheers

[@cara9592]

Each video educates and provides insight into these amazing lives. Thank you Paul for providing this content, I look forward to each one.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad you like them! Many thanks. Cheers

[@Canmore06]

Brilliant video from a great teacher and explainer. Thank you!

[@ArtHistorySchool]

You're very welcome! Cheers

[@forevershampoo]

What a cool ass time to be alive, going to painting school in brussels in early 20th. Man

[@ArtHistorySchool]

I'm sure it was

[@gowanhewlett745]

Another exceptionally interesting presentation....Thankyou

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad you enjoyed it. Many thanks.

[@jeanettekamphuisofartistic1414]

Great presentation. I learn a lot from ur fun and classy presentations. Thank you

[@ArtHistorySchool]

You're very welcome! Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers

[@Angel35851]

Really enjoy your work and the way you deliver the story of the artist. Thank you...

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad you enjoy it! Cheers

[@robertdufour2456]

Wonderful! Wonderful! I love your introduction also

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Thank you so much! Much appreciated. Cheers

[@jetpetty1613]

so much creative energy in the 1920s

[@ArtHistorySchool]

There certainly was

[@robertjohnburton9775]

Excellent, you know what to cut to, what is important - very enjoyable

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Really pleased you like the way I put these videos together. Cheers

[@jorgergonzalezvisualartist8925]

Excellent!! Thank you the wonderful travels you take us back into these artists lives!

[@ArtHistorySchool]

My pleasure! Cheers

[@pabragal]

I loved this video! thank you for all the facts and explanations to his works. Really well done 👏

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Thank you so much! Cheers

[@ac-uk6hs]

As usual another great article thank you

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Cheers

[@tr_g]

I love this series. Thank you for sharing.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

You are so welcome!

[@rainerburmeister5758]

Thanks for another great video!

[@ArtHistorySchool]

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[@mariafrancis7653]

Brilliant , love all your videos. Thank you for this one v

[@ArtHistorySchool]

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[@sergioespitia7847]

Fantastic retrospective!!!

[@ArtHistorySchool]

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[@ellieejo]

love the intro and animation! so well put together

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Many thanks, glad you liked it. Cheers

[@sebtyson9232]

Not sure if you're taking suggestions, but I feel as though the Zambian painter/sculptor Henry Tayali would make a great video for your channel. Like Husain, he's the most famous artist from his country and is rarely discussed by art historians, despite his massive talent. Love your videos!!

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad you enjoy my channel. I'm afraid I haven't heard of Henry Tayali, I'll look him up. Cheers

[@avicennitegh1377]

Maybe his work is not considered "western art" which is what "art history" covers. Doesn't mean artists outside of that aren't important; it's just a different category. Zambian Henry Tayali was a modern African artist of renown.

[@helenefrench4275]

Absolutely stunning presentation Paul. Thank you so much for your hard work. I do like your accent to top it all :) All the best to you :)

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Many thanks! Really pleased you enjoy my videos. My accent is originally from Yorkshire.

[@anthonyfrew1571]

I love Magritte

[@ArtHistorySchool]

He's a favourite of mine too

[@lidiaadobato7822]

I enjoyed your video a lot. Thank you!

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers

[@marisaelenenadiejamusiccom3974]

Fantastic video, I just saved it. I love this artist! I love a lot of unknown artists as well. I am also a visual artist. 🙂

[@ArtHistorySchool]

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[@brokenrecord3523]

He traveled to New York to visit an exhibition of his own art? Surely, he had seen these pieces already. Artists, so unique, but just the same. -And, thank you for this look into so many artists in which we should all know at least a little bit.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Most artists attend the Private Views of their own major exhibitions at prestigious galleries

[@Wetknees]

0:22 I knew there was a deeper reason why I like this artist. Not just his artwork

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Yeah

[@jdsj6271]

Thanks you for sharing your information about the great artist in the world, very inspiring!

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers

[@michelafanara5397]

Thank you for your lovely work!

[@ArtHistorySchool]

My pleasure!

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Many thanks for subscribing, new videos will come along around every couple of months. Cheers

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@@ArtHistorySchool I'm so excited thank you so much. . !!

[@katiemary]

Amazing video, so engaging. Very inspirational for me. Thank you

[@ArtHistorySchool]

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[@MirnaGuerrero1968ZineK]

Gracias por tu trabajo, saludos desde Argentina, ¡me encantó!

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Cheers from England

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I hope you get more subscribers and never stop making these videos

[@ArtHistorySchool]

I hope so too. Many thanks

[@georgeflutey838]

Thanks Paul, Another very interesting video.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

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Excellent videos. Thank you 💕💕😘

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[@curiousme8]

Thank you for your amazing educational videos!

[@ArtHistorySchool]

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[@johndoe604]

Kudos, very well done. Thanks

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Thank you for sharing this great video!

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Absolutely love this Channel , thank you for the content !

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New subscriber. I'm really enjoying your videos. Thanks for making them :)

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[@mamikOmotto]

great video! thank you

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[@azuraroycroft2419]

Love your videos! Thanks!

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Thanks for watching!

[@andrewfrost8866]

Excellent and, as always, incredibly informative!!

[@ArtHistorySchool]

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[@veronikaong4447]

Great lecture, 🙏 👍🌻

[@ArtHistorySchool]

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[@silvinarodriguez1633]

this chanel is the best!!!!

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[@mirkomustapic3883]

What a genius

[@ArtHistorySchool]

He certainly was

[@andersonstiven6829]

Esta bueno que el video esté subtitulado, así atraerá público de todas partes, gracias.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Eres muy bienvenido

[@glauciafloresyreyes1833]

Thank you so much!!! Very good. 😊😊😊😊

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[@RSEFX]

During pre-production of 2001 A SPACE ODESSY Kubrick and various sketch artists toyed with several Magritte visual motifs in effort to get a handle on the "star gate" sequence that comes near the end of the film. This was in '65-'67 mostly while Magritte was still alive, but not nearly as well known as he was to become in following years.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

That's very interesting. Cheers

[@RSEFX]

@@ArtHistorySchool I appreciate that my comment was actually read...especially by you! Who ever has the time ---or rather takes the time---to do such a thing. Thanks for the comment! Every fascinating videos, to say the least.

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@@RSEFX Cheers

[@kenneth1767]

I remember Paul Simon wrote and sang a song about Rene and Georgette. I now remember that I had always wondered what 'deep forbidden music they've been longing for' was about.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Interesting